Distressed Sysu 7 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, album art, handmade, grunge, playful, raw, casual, handmade feel, ink texture, impact display, casual voice, brushy, blotchy, chunky, textured, uneven.
A heavy, hand-painted display face with dense strokes and soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms are built from broad brush-like shapes with irregular outlines, occasional nicks, and uneven fill that suggests dry ink or rough printing. Counters are compact and sometimes slightly asymmetric, while stroke endings vary from blunt to tapered, creating a lively, inconsistent rhythm. Overall proportions are simple and legible, with small-to-moderate apertures and a slightly bouncy baseline feel across mixed case and figures.
Best suited for short, high-impact text where texture is an asset: posters, event flyers, bold headlines, packaging accents, merchandise graphics, and music or entertainment branding. It also works well for quotes or callouts where a hand-crafted, distressed voice is desired.
The font conveys an energetic, informal tone—like quick poster lettering made with a marker or loaded brush. Its textured edges and imperfect silhouettes read as gritty and human, balancing friendliness with a rough, street-level attitude.
Designed to emulate expressive brush lettering with worn edges and ink texture, prioritizing personality and presence over precision. The goal appears to be a bold, approachable display style that feels handmade and imperfect in a controlled, repeatable way.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and sign-like, while lowercase keeps the same chunky construction with simplified joins and minimal detail. Numerals follow the same handmade logic, with rounded shapes and visible wobble that keeps them cohesive with the letters.