Distressed Firu 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, game titles, album art, halloween, raw, witchy, folkloric, dramatic, gritty, evoke brush ink, add menace, create vintage grit, signal folklore, brushy, spiky, tapered, ragged, calligraphic.
A scratchy, brush-driven display face with tapered strokes and abrupt, pointed terminals. The letterforms are mostly upright but feel hand-drawn, with irregular stroke edges, uneven ink density, and occasional splatters or notches that create a worn, distressed texture. Contrast is emphasized through sharp thins and heavier downstrokes, while counters are often tight and slightly misshapen, reinforcing the handmade rhythm. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing a lively, slightly unpredictable text color.
Best suited to display settings where texture is an asset: posters, book and film titling, album art, game titles, and event graphics—especially for horror, fantasy, or occult-themed projects. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging callouts when a rough, hand-inked voice is desired.
The overall tone is dark and theatrical, evoking occult posters, folk horror titles, and weathered hand-lettered signage. Its spiky brush texture and uneven rhythm give it an intense, ritualistic energy that reads as both antique and rebellious.
The design appears intended to mimic expressive brush calligraphy that has been roughly printed or weathered over time, prioritizing atmosphere and character over neutrality. Its irregularities and sharp terminals are used to create tension and drama, making it ideal for theme-forward typography.
At larger sizes the rough edges and ink breaks become a defining feature; at smaller sizes those details can visually merge, making the face feel more blotty and dense. Numerals and capitals share the same jagged brush personality, helping maintain a consistent mood across headings and short bursts of text.