Distressed Mefa 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, editorial, branding, handmade, rugged, casual, vintage, lively, handmade feel, analog texture, informal energy, human warmth, brushy, textured, organic, rough, inked.
A slanted, handwritten-looking roman with brush-like, textured strokes and softly irregular contours. Letterforms are built from confident single-stroke shapes with tapered terminals, mild modulation, and occasional thickened joints that suggest a dry marker or worn ink on paper. Curves are open and slightly uneven, counters are generous, and spacing reads a bit variable, giving lines a natural, human rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a handcrafted, worn-in voice is desirable—posters, packaging, labels, café menus, and brand accents. It can also add texture to editorial callouts or pull quotes, but the irregular edges and variable rhythm may become busy in long, small-size body copy.
The overall tone feels informal and approachable, with a rugged, analog character that evokes note-taking, workshop labeling, or printed ephemera. Its rough edges and lively slant add energy and spontaneity, balancing legibility with a distinctly handmade personality.
Likely designed to capture the look of quick, confident brush lettering with a deliberately imperfect print texture, offering an expressive alternative to clean italics while remaining broadly readable.
Uppercase forms stay simple and readable while retaining wobble at stems and bowls; lowercase shows the most brush texture and baseline bounce. Numerals follow the same casual, inked construction, with rounded shapes that keep the texture consistent across the set.