Distressed Wobi 7 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, and 'Miso' by Mårten Nettelbladt (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, gritty, vintage, rugged, punchy, handmade, add texture, evoke printwear, create impact, signal handmade, rough-edged, inked, stamped, weathered, uneven.
A heavy, compact display face with condensed proportions and a strongly printed silhouette. Strokes are thick and simplified, with minimal internal detail and a clear, upright stance. The defining feature is the irregular, distressed edge treatment—outer contours wobble and chip as if from worn type, rough paper, or over-inked printing—creating a lively texture across both uppercase and lowercase. Counters are tight and dark, terminals are blunt, and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an imperfect, analog rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, product labels, and branded graphics where texture is a feature. It can add character to album art, event flyers, and themed marketing, especially when set at larger sizes where the rough edges remain clear.
The texture and mass give the font a gritty, vintage tone that feels raw and physical, like signage, rubber stamps, or distressed poster type. It reads assertive and a bit rebellious, leaning into a handmade, lo-fi aesthetic rather than precision.
The design appears intended to evoke worn printing and rough reproduction while staying legible and forceful. It prioritizes bold presence and tactile texture, delivering a distressed display voice that feels deliberately imperfect and attention-grabbing.
The lowercase maintains the same blocky construction as the uppercase, keeping a consistent color on the page while the distressed perimeter adds movement at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same compact, heavily inked style, supporting a cohesive headline system.