Distressed Punum 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linear Grotesk' by Designova, 'Helen Bg' by HS Fonts, 'Flaco' by Letter Edit, 'Arial Nova' and 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype, 'Nimbus Sans No. 5' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Cern' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, gritty, playful, handmade, retro, casual, tactile print feel, casual display, vintage character, diy texture, roughened, inked, textured, chunky, rounded.
A heavy, rounded sans with a hand-printed look and visibly roughened edges. Strokes are thick with irregular contours and scattered interior speckling that suggests worn ink or textured printing. Letterforms keep simple, friendly geometry—open bowls and broad curves—while allowing uneven terminals and slight wobble in stroke rhythm. Spacing reads fairly open and readable in short text, with enough irregularity to create a lively, imperfect color across lines.
Works best for display uses where texture is a feature: posters, event flyers, packaging, labels, stickers, and merchandise graphics. It can also serve short subheads or pull quotes when you want a handmade, print-worn accent, but the distressed detailing may soften clarity at very small sizes.
The overall tone feels gritty yet approachable, like a cheerful poster that’s been printed, handled, and weathered. The texture adds a DIY authenticity, balancing ruggedness with a lighthearted, informal personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly sans foundation with deliberate wear and printing artifacts to create instant character. It aims for an analog, tactile feel—like screenprint, stamp, or rough press output—suited to attention-grabbing, personality-driven typography.
Capitals and lowercase share the same chunky construction, with the texture consistently applied across letters and numerals for a cohesive distressed effect. The figures are stout and clear, carrying the same worn, ink-stamp character as the alphabet.