Distressed Afli 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, social media, handwritten, expressive, rustic, energetic, casual, handmade feel, bold impact, casual voice, ink texture, brushy, textured, scratchy, loose, slanted.
A slanted, brush-script style with lively, handwritten construction and noticeable texture in the strokes. Letterforms show sharp thick–thin transitions, tapered terminals, and occasional dry-brush breaks that create a worn, ink-on-paper feel. Uppercase characters are tall and narrow with simplified, gestural shapes, while lowercase forms are compact and bouncy with small counters and tight joins. Numerals follow the same calligraphic rhythm, with angled stress and pointed entry/exit strokes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster titles, branding marks, packaging accents, and social graphics where the brush texture can be appreciated. It works well when you want a handmade, imperfect voice—particularly on backgrounds that complement the rough ink character. For longer passages or small UI text, the tight counters and textured strokes may reduce clarity.
The overall tone is personal and spontaneous, like quick sign lettering made with a loaded brush that sometimes skips on the surface. Its roughened edges and irregular stroke fill add a handcrafted, slightly gritty character that reads as authentic rather than polished. The slanted motion and high-contrast strokes make it feel energetic and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to capture a modern brush-lettered look with a deliberately weathered print texture, balancing bold calligraphic contrast with quick, informal construction. It aims to deliver a striking, handcrafted impression that feels contemporary and human, rather than mechanically smooth.
Texture varies across letters, with some strokes appearing more saturated and others showing streaking, which enhances the distressed look but can also create uneven color at small sizes. Spacing feels intentionally tight in places, contributing to a fast, cursive rhythm; the uppercase set reads more like stylized display caps than formal capitals.