Distressed Woba 7 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Helen Bg' by HS Fonts, 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype, and 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, event flyers, grunge, rugged, industrial, raw, vintage print, print texture, worn signage, handmade feel, high impact, rough edges, inked, blotchy, chunky, stamped.
A compact, heavy sans with blunt terminals and a mostly uniform stroke weight, rendered with deliberately rough, broken edges. The silhouettes feel stamped or over-inked, with small bite-outs and uneven contours that create a textured perimeter. Counters are generally tight and simplified, and rounds (O, C, G, 0) read as sturdy, slightly squarish forms rather than smooth circles. Overall spacing is compact and the rhythm is dense, with subtle glyph-to-glyph irregularity contributing to the distressed texture while keeping the letterforms firmly legible.
Best suited to display use such as posters, headlines, packaging marks, and merchandise graphics where a rugged, printed texture is desirable. It works especially well for short statements, labels, and attention-grabbing callouts, and can add character to themed layouts that need a worn, tactile feel.
The texture and weight give the face a gritty, workwear tone—more utilitarian than refined. It suggests tactile printing, worn signage, and hands-on craft, delivering a bold, no-nonsense voice that feels energetic and a bit rebellious.
The design appears intended to simulate imperfect, physical reproduction—like rubber-stamp impressions, screen print, or battered wood type—while preserving straightforward, compact letterforms for readability. The consistent structure paired with edge erosion aims to deliver impact and atmosphere in equal measure.
The distress manifests primarily along the outer contour rather than through heavy internal cracking, so the font holds up well in short lines and punchy phrases. The numerals match the letters’ chunky, inked presence, and the overall effect benefits from generous size where the edge texture can be seen clearly.