Distressed Sehe 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aaux Next Comp' by Positype, 'Europa Grotesk SB' and 'Europa Grotesk SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, merchandise, gritty, vintage, playful, handmade, rugged, printwear effect, handmade feel, retro impact, rugged voice, roughened, inked, blunt, chunky, soft-cornered.
A compact, heavy sans with softened corners and subtly uneven contours that mimic worn ink or rough printing. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear in feel, with small nicks, dents, and slight edge wobble that create a distressed texture without breaking the letterforms. Proportions are condensed and sturdy, with simple, blocky construction and generally open counters for the weight. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, while the numerals are similarly stout and rounded, keeping a consistent, stamped look across the set.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, apparel graphics, labels, and packaging where the distressed texture is a feature. It can also suit title cards and social graphics that need a vintage or handmade punch, especially at medium to large sizes where the rough edges read clearly.
The overall tone feels gritty and retro, like packaging type pulled from an old label, poster, or rubber stamp. Its rough texture adds a casual, handmade personality that reads friendly and a little rugged rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to deliver an assertive, condensed display voice while adding authenticity through distressed, print-wear texture. The goal appears to be a bold, attention-grabbing style that feels tactile and imperfect, evoking stamped or aged lettering.
Texture appears as consistent edge wear and occasional interior roughness, giving the impression of imperfect inking. The rhythm is intentionally irregular—small variations in curves and joins keep repeated letters from feeling mechanically identical—yet the silhouette remains bold and legible at display sizes.