Distressed Anli 4 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, invitations, quotes, handwritten, casual, quirky, rustic, playful, handmade feel, casual charm, textured print, expressive display, brushy, textured, organic, uneven, wiry.
A slanted, handwritten display face with wiry strokes and a dry-brush texture that creates irregular edges and occasional ink breaks. Letterforms are tall and compact with narrow counters, a lively baseline, and noticeably uneven stroke pressure that mimics quick pen or brush lettering. Curves and joins are slightly wobbly, terminals tend to be tapered or flicked, and overall spacing feels hand-set rather than mechanically uniform.
Works best for short to medium-length settings where texture and personality are desirable, such as posters, headlines, social graphics, packaging labels, and invitation/announcement copy. It can also suit quote cards and editorial callouts, where the handmade rhythm adds warmth without needing heavy ornamentation.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone with a scrappy, handmade energy. Its textured stroke and quirky rhythm suggest something crafted and a little imperfect, leaning more playful than formal and more expressive than purely utilitarian.
Likely designed to capture the spontaneity of quick brush or pen lettering while adding a distressed print-like texture for character. The narrow proportions and slanted rhythm aim to keep words compact and energetic, emphasizing personality and motion over strict regularity.
Uppercase shapes stay simple and upright in construction but retain the same roughened contouring, while lowercase forms are more fluid and note-like, reinforcing the handwritten character in running text. Numerals match the same narrow, sketched feel and appear designed to blend seamlessly with the letterforms rather than stand apart.