Distressed Ebdy 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' and 'Formata W1G' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, apparel, branding, retro, rustic, playful, handmade, energetic, handmade feel, vintage texture, display impact, dynamic motion, brushed, textured, roughened, inked, slanted.
A slanted, brush-like sans with compact proportions and lively, variable stroke terminals. The letterforms show intentionally uneven edges and speckled interior wear, creating a printed-ink or dry-brush texture across both capitals and lowercase. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, O, S), while diagonals and joins feel slightly compressed and dynamic, giving the set a forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals match the same textured, slightly irregular construction for cohesive display use.
Best suited for posters, titles, and short headlines where the brush texture and slant can read clearly. It also fits packaging, apparel graphics, badges, and brand marks that benefit from a retro, tactile feel. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous leading help preserve legibility.
The font projects a vintage, handmade attitude—part sports lettering, part brush sign—tempered by a worn, ink-rubbed texture. It feels energetic and informal, with a friendly confidence that reads as nostalgic and craft-forward rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic bold brush lettering with a deliberately worn print finish, combining expressive, forward-leaning forms with a consistent distressed surface for impactful display typography.
Texture is consistent across the set, with small pits and roughened counters that become more apparent at larger sizes. The italic slant and bouncy spacing create strong motion, but the distressed details and condensed joins can reduce clarity in smaller text blocks.