Distressed Dibo 7 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra and 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, grunge, handmade, playful, rugged, retro, worn print, diy impact, tactile texture, headline punch, roughened, inked, choppy, uneven, blocky.
A compact, heavy display face with chunky, mostly sans forms and squared counters softened by rounded corners. Strokes show deliberate irregularity: edges look chipped and abraded, with speckled voids and uneven inking that create a printed-worn texture across both uppercase and lowercase. Curves are slightly lumpy rather than geometric, terminals tend toward blunt cuts, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, producing a lively, hand-stamped rhythm. Numerals match the same distressed construction, with sturdy silhouettes and consistent texture.
Best suited to short display settings where texture can be appreciated: posters, event flyers, labels, packaging callouts, merch graphics, and cover art. It can also work for bold UI badges or section headers when a handmade, printed look is desired, but it will be most effective when given breathing room and used at larger sizes.
The overall tone is gritty and handmade, suggesting DIY posters, worn packaging, or screen-printed ephemera. Its friendly proportions keep the rough texture from feeling harsh, balancing ruggedness with an approachable, slightly quirky character.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, condensed impact while simulating imperfect printing or worn paint. By combining sturdy letterforms with consistent distress and uneven ink texture, it aims to add instant tactility and character to headlines without requiring additional graphic treatment.
Texture is strong enough to read as intentional distress even at larger sizes, while the narrow letterfit and chunky shapes help maintain clarity in short headlines. The distressed detailing is distributed throughout the strokes (not just on outer edges), giving a convincingly weathered, ink-on-paper feel.