Distressed Lomi 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aestetico' by Latinotype, 'Post Grotesk' by Monotype, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, 'Snag' by Smith Hands, and 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, editorial headlines, book covers, branding, rustic, vintage, handmade, rugged, playful, aged print, handcrafted feel, heritage tone, tactile texture, display impact, roughened, inked, blunt serifs, sturdy, chunky.
A heavy, sturdy serif with blunt bracketed shapes and visibly roughened contours, as if printed from worn type or inked with a dry, uneven edge. Strokes are thick with modest contrast, counters are compact and slightly irregular, and terminals often end in flattened, chipped-looking edges. The overall rhythm is consistent but intentionally imperfect, with small variations in curve smoothness and edge texture that read as tactile rather than geometric.
Well-suited to display settings where texture is part of the message: posters, labels, packaging, book covers, and branding that aims for a handcrafted or heritage tone. It can also work for short editorial headlines or pull quotes where a strong, inked presence is desired.
The texture and soft irregularity give the face a homespun, timeworn character—confident and friendly, with a hint of old printing and workshop craft. It feels approachable and informal while still carrying the authority and structure of a serif.
Likely designed to emulate the look of sturdy serif type that has been letterpress-printed, stamped, or otherwise reproduced with imperfect edges. The goal appears to be adding instant materiality and character—an aged, ink-on-paper feel—while keeping familiar serif proportions for readable display typography.
In the text sample, the rough edge treatment remains legible and cohesive across sizes, producing a dense, poster-like color on the page. The numerals match the letterforms with the same ink-worn silhouette, supporting cohesive headlines and short blocks without looking overly ornamental.