Distressed Ungy 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, book covers, rustic, handmade, vintage, gritty, folksy, vintage print, tactile texture, handcrafted feel, aged effect, condensed, textured, inked, irregular, organic.
A condensed, hand-rendered serif with tall proportions and tight internal spacing. Strokes show pronounced contrast and a slightly uneven, inked texture, with roughened edges and small voids that mimic worn printing or dry-brush fill. Serifs are simple and tapered, and many joins and terminals look subtly irregular, giving the forms a lively, imperfect rhythm while remaining clearly legible. Capitals and numerals keep a narrow footprint, and the overall color is dark but broken up by the distressed interior texture.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where the distressed texture can be appreciated—posters, labels and packaging, event collateral, and signage with a handmade or heritage feel. It can also work for book covers or pull quotes when a gritty, printed look is desired; for long body copy, the texture and tight proportions may become visually busy at small sizes.
The font conveys a rustic, handmade tone with a vintage, workmanlike edge. Its distressed finish adds grit and warmth, suggesting print ephemera, shop signage, or aged posters rather than polished contemporary branding.
Likely designed to deliver a condensed, old-print personality with believable wear and ink variation. The goal appears to be adding character and tactility—like stamped or letterpress type—while preserving straightforward letterforms for practical readability.
The texture is consistent across the set, so words read as a cohesive block while still showing individual letter character. The narrow build and high contrast make it feel energetic and vertical, with a slightly theatrical, display-oriented presence.