Distressed Fiwi 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type and 'Autogate' by Letterhend (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, title cards, western, vintage, rugged, posterish, no-nonsense, add grit, vintage feel, display impact, printwear effect, slab serifs, blocky, rounded corners, ink-worn, stamped.
A condensed, heavy slab-serif design with sturdy verticals, compact counters, and slightly flared terminals. The letterforms show softly rounded corners and subtle irregularity along edges and interiors, creating a worn, ink-pressed texture without losing legibility. Strokes maintain a steady rhythm with modest contrast, and the overall structure favors tall proportions and tight set widths, giving lines a dense, emphatic presence.
Well-suited to posters, headlines, and display lines where a tough, vintage voice is needed. It can work for signage-style graphics, rustic or heritage packaging, and title treatments where the distressed texture is intended to be part of the message.
The font projects a rugged, old-fashioned tone—evoking utilitarian signage and timeworn print. Its distressed finish adds grit and character, turning straightforward shapes into something more atmospheric and tactile.
Likely designed to deliver a condensed, high-impact slab-serif look while adding a believable printed-wear texture for thematic styling. The goal appears to be a balance of sturdy readability and characterful distress for strong display typography.
The texture reads like uneven inking or lightly weathered printing, which becomes more noticeable at larger sizes while remaining fairly controlled in text. The numerals are bold and simple, matching the uppercase’s strong, sign-like silhouette.