Distressed Gomu 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lakreeut MF' by Masterfont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, apparel, headlines, album art, rugged, handmade, casual, retro, utilitarian, add grit, humanize, vintage print, casual branding, texture overlay, roughened, textured, blotchy, inky, printlike.
A rounded, friendly sans with slightly condensed proportions and softly squared curves, shaped by visibly rough edges and sporadic ink-like breakup. Strokes are mostly monolinear with modest contrast from curvature and joins, and counters stay open and readable despite the surface texture. Terminals tend to be blunt and squared-off, while key forms (like the single-storey a and g) keep the construction simple and sturdy. The overall rhythm is even, but the repeated speckling and worn spots introduce a consistent, printed-by-hand irregularity across letters and numerals.
Works well for posters, signage, packaging, labels, and merchandise where a tactile, imperfect finish is desirable. It suits short-to-medium headline settings and bold subheads, and can also handle brief body copy when the distressed texture is part of the brand voice and reproduction quality is controlled.
The texture gives the type a worn, tactile character that feels practical and unpretentious rather than polished. It reads as familiar and approachable, with a subtle vintage/industrial undertone—like ink laid down on absorbent paper or through a slightly battered stencil or press.
Designed to deliver a dependable, everyday sans framework while adding character through a worn-print texture. The intent appears to be easy readability paired with a handmade, slightly weathered surface for brands and designs that want authenticity and grit without losing clarity.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable with rounded geometry, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, modern sans structure; the distressed treatment is the main stylistic driver. Numerals are clear and robust, and the texture is present at both display sizes and in running text, where it adds grit without overwhelming legibility.