Distressed Medy 4 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, packaging, headlines, branding, handmade, rough, playful, grunge, casual, handmade look, printed texture, casual tone, diy character, brushy, inked, wobbly, textured, organic.
A narrow, monoline sans with visibly rough, inked edges and slightly wobbly contours throughout. Strokes keep a fairly even thickness, but the outlines show irregular drag and blotting that suggests a dry marker or worn print. Counters are generally open and simple, terminals are blunt, and curves are slightly misshapen in a consistent, hand-rendered way. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a lively, imperfect rhythm.
Works best where texture is part of the message: posters, album/cover art, packaging, and brand marks that want an imperfect, handmade voice. It’s well suited to short headlines, labels, and punchy callouts, and can also add character to brief passages when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a gritty, DIY texture that feels approachable rather than polished. Its distressed finish adds a tactile, analog personality—suggesting zines, handmade signage, or stamped/printed ephemera.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, hand-inked lettering with distressed edges, delivering an analog feel without departing from straightforward sans letter construction. Its consistent monoline build keeps it legible while the rough outline provides personality and atmosphere.
Uppercase forms read clearly and sturdy, while lowercase shapes lean more casual and handwritten, especially in the bowls and shoulders. Numerals share the same rough perimeter and simple construction, keeping the set cohesive in mixed text.