Distressed Dilo 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, greeting cards, quotes, handmade, vintage, casual, warm, playful, handwritten mimicry, vintage feel, human texture, casual display, brushy, textured, loopy, upright-leaning, monoline-ish.
A slanted, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and lightly roughened edges that add texture to the strokes. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, with generous curves, teardrop-like terminals, and occasional looped ascenders/descenders that create a lively rhythm. Stroke widths stay fairly consistent with subtle modulation, and spacing is irregular in a natural way, reinforcing the informal, hand-rendered character. Capitals are tall and decorative, while lowercase stays compact with a noticeably smaller body and expressive extenders.
Works well for short display lines where a personable, handcrafted tone is desired—posters, packaging and labels, café-style branding, greeting cards, and quote graphics. It’s also a natural fit for themed designs that want a vintage or handmade script without looking overly formal.
The overall tone is friendly and nostalgic, like handwritten signage or journal lettering reproduced with a slightly worn print texture. It reads as approachable and human rather than polished, balancing charm with a touch of rustic grit.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering with a slightly distressed print texture—capturing the spontaneity of handwriting while keeping shapes consistent enough for repeatable display typography.
The numerals follow the same casual, drawn-by-hand logic, with open curves and slight wobble that matches the texture of the letters. The sample text shows good visual flow at display sizes, while the roughness and narrow proportions suggest it will feel most confident when given some breathing room.