Distressed Raker 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, editorial, vintage, rustic, handmade, gritty, bookish, evoke printwear, add texture, create nostalgia, humanize serif, textured, roughened, inked, blunted, organic.
A compact serif with sturdy, slightly condensed letterforms and a noticeably textured surface. Strokes are generally even but show roughened edges, small nicks, and speckled “ink” voids that mimic worn printing or letterpress artifacts. Serifs are short and blunt with softly rounded terminals, and curves feel a bit flattened rather than perfectly geometric. Overall spacing and rhythm remain consistent, keeping the face readable while preserving an intentionally imperfect, printed-on-paper character.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and display copy where a tactile, worn-print look is desirable. It also fits branding elements such as labels, packaging, menus, and editorial titles that benefit from a vintage or handmade impression. For long passages, the texture will be most comfortable when sized generously and given adequate line spacing.
The font conveys a nostalgic, utilitarian tone—like aged packaging, old paperback headings, or shop signage printed with imperfect equipment. Its texture adds grit and warmth, suggesting authenticity and a hands-on, analog process rather than a clean digital finish.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif structure while simulating the irregularities of aged ink and imperfect impression. It balances conventional proportions with deliberate surface wear to achieve a reliable display face that still feels lived-in and analog.
Uppercase forms read solid and poster-ready, while lowercase retains a friendly, slightly heavy texture that shows best at medium-to-large sizes. Numerals follow the same worn treatment, with rounded shapes and softened corners that reinforce the distressed print feel.