Distressed Rolus 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, and 'Herd' by Wahyu and Sani Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, apparel, gritty, industrial, vintage, hand-printed, punchy, distressed print, rugged branding, vintage signage, impact display, rough edges, inked, weathered, condensed, blocky.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and squared, slightly rounded corners. Letterforms are built from sturdy strokes with modest contrast and largely vertical stress, giving a poster-like rhythm. Edges and counters show deliberate wear: small chips, scuffs, and uneven inking create a textured silhouette while maintaining clear, simplified shapes. The texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, reading like distressed printing rather than loose handwriting.
Best suited for display typography where texture is part of the message: posters, headlines, bold brand marks, product packaging, and apparel graphics. It can also work for short labels or section headers in editorial layouts when you want a rugged, printed-in-ink voice.
The overall tone is gritty and utilitarian, evoking stamped labels, worn signage, and rugged packaging. It feels energetic and assertive, with a raw, tactile quality that suggests age, friction, and real-world use.
Designed to deliver high-impact condensed lettering with a convincingly worn, ink-pressed texture. The intention reads as a contemporary display face made to mimic aged print and rough production, balancing legibility with a strong distressed personality.
The distressed details appear both on outer contours and within bowls/counters, which adds character at display sizes but can visually fill in at small sizes. The condensed width and strong verticals help keep words tight and impactful, while the irregularities break up large dark areas for a more analog feel.