Distressed Vifu 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, event flyers, handmade, rugged, playful, vintage, folksy, handcrafted feel, aged print, expressive display, texture emphasis, brushy, roughened, inked, organic, uneven.
A compact, hand-rendered display face with visibly roughened outlines and slightly wavering verticals that suggest brush or worn ink transfer. Strokes are hefty and irregular, with softened corners, occasional blunt terminals, and subtle asymmetry across curves and joints. Letterforms keep a mostly upright posture but vary in width and internal spacing, producing an uneven, lively rhythm. Counters are generally small and slightly pinched, and details like the single-storey lowercase forms and simplified joins reinforce an informal, handcrafted construction.
Best suited to display sizes where the distressed edges and irregular stroke texture can be appreciated—such as posters, packaging, labels, and attention-grabbing headlines. It can also work for short passages in themed materials (e.g., menus, event flyers, or book covers) where a handmade, worn-print flavor is desired, but it is less ideal for small UI text or long-form reading.
The overall tone feels tactile and human, with a worn, imperfect texture that reads as vintage and slightly rustic rather than polished. Its irregularities lend personality and approachability, giving text a spirited, DIY energy that can feel both nostalgic and mischievous depending on setting.
The design appears intended to emulate hand-painted or roughly printed lettering, prioritizing character and texture over strict typographic regularity. Its condensed presence and heavy, inked strokes aim to deliver strong impact while maintaining an informal, human touch.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rough print character, with lowercase showing a notably compact feel and modest ascenders/descenders relative to the heavy stroke weight. Numerals follow the same hand-inked logic, with simplified shapes and uneven curves that keep them consistent in headlines and posters.