Distressed Idme 7 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, title cards, vintage, rugged, rustic, industrial, quirky, aged print, rugged display, handmade texture, vintage tone, roughened, chiseled, textured, ink-trap, blunt serif.
A wide, serifed display face with deliberately irregular contours and a rough, worn finish. Strokes show medium contrast and a firm, upright stance, with flared terminals and blunt, wedge-like serifs that read as partially chipped or distressed. Counters are compact and slightly angular, and curves often resolve into faceted edges rather than smooth bowls. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, producing a lively, uneven rhythm while maintaining consistent baseline and cap alignment.
This font is best suited for posters, titles, packaging, labels, and signage where a distressed, vintage voice is desirable. It works well in short to medium-length settings—headlines, pull quotes, and brand marks—where the rough texture can be appreciated without compromising readability.
The overall tone is vintage and rugged, evoking aged printing, weathered signage, or stamped lettering. Its rough texture adds grit and character, making the text feel tactile and handmade rather than polished. The wide proportions and emphatic serifs lend a confident, slightly theatrical presence.
The design appears intended to mimic worn letterpress or aged, stamped typography while keeping a sturdy, upright structure. By combining wide proportions with chiseled, uneven edges, it aims to deliver a bold display feel with built-in texture and character.
In the sample text, the texture remains prominent at text sizes, with irregular edges creating a dark, lively color. The wide set and chunky serifs can reduce clarity in dense paragraphs, but they contribute strongly to a bold, expressive voice in shorter lines.