Distressed Fapi 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bio Sans Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Flaco' by Letter Edit, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, event promo, playful, grungy, handmade, retro, friendly, tactile print, diy charm, retro display, bold impact, rounded, blobby, roughened, inked, soft-cornered.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy, soft-cornered letterforms and subtly uneven contours. The strokes feel like thick marker or ink laid down with slight wobble, producing a gently irregular rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are compact and sometimes pinched, with occasional interior speckling and rough texture that suggests worn printing. Overall proportions are broad and stable, with simple construction and minimal contrast, prioritizing bold silhouette over fine detail.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, packaging, labels, social graphics, and bold headlines where its texture can be appreciated. It also works well for playful branding, craft-themed products, and retro-inspired promotions, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone with a gritty edge—like hand-printed signage that’s been weathered or rubber-stamped repeatedly. Its bouncy shapes and softened terminals read as friendly and informal, while the distressed texture adds a tactile, DIY character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a hand-made, slightly worn print feel—combining rounded, friendly shapes with distressed details for a tactile, characterful voice.
Texture is present both along edges and within strokes, so the face reads darker and more organic than a clean geometric display. The irregularities are consistent enough to feel intentional, but they add visible noise at smaller sizes and in long passages.