Distressed Meki 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, craft branding, handmade, casual, rustic, quirky, friendly, handwritten feel, human texture, casual display, analog character, brushy, roughened, organic, informal, textured.
A narrow, hand-drawn roman with brush-like strokes and intentionally uneven edges. Letterforms show subtle wobble and irregular stroke swelling, creating a textured, ink-on-paper feel rather than smooth, geometric outlines. Terminals are blunt or softly tapered, curves are slightly lopsided, and counters stay open and readable. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, giving lines a lively rhythm while maintaining clear, upright structure across upper- and lowercase and figures.
Well-suited to short-to-medium headlines where a handcrafted texture is desired, such as posters, packaging, café or artisan branding, and book or album covers. It can also work for pull quotes and informal signage, especially when a friendly, slightly worn look helps avoid a sterile or corporate tone.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, with a crafty, homemade energy. Its roughened texture suggests analog tools—marker, brush pen, or dry ink—adding warmth and a lightly distressed character that feels human and unpolished in a deliberate way.
This design appears intended to deliver an authentic hand-rendered voice with a controlled amount of roughness—balancing readability with visible stroke texture and irregularity. The narrow proportions help it fit more characters per line while keeping a lively, brush-drawn presence.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible with gently irregular stems, while lowercase includes single-storey shapes and playful proportions that reinforce the handwritten impression. Numerals match the same brushy construction, making the set feel consistent in mixed alphanumeric use.