Distressed Keki 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fuller Sans DT' by DTP Types; 'EF Franklin Gothic' by Elsner+Flake; 'Franklin Gothic' by ITC; 'Franklin Gothic SB', 'Franklin Gothic SG', and 'Franklin Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry; and 'Franklin Gothic Raw' by Wiescher Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, merchandise, rugged, loud, retro, handmade, punchy, add texture, signal grit, create impact, analog feel, poster presence, roughened, blunt, chunky, weathered, uneven.
A heavy, compact display face with chunky letterforms and visibly rough, irregular edges that read like worn printing or a distressed cutout. Strokes are thick with blunt terminals, slightly inconsistent contours, and subtly uneven curves that add texture without breaking overall legibility. Counters are generally open and rounded, with a solid, poster-like silhouette; lowercase forms lean toward simplified, sturdy shapes and short extenders, keeping the rhythm dense. Numerals follow the same bold, blocky construction with scuffed outlines and occasional asymmetry.
Best suited for posters, album or event graphics, packaging, and bold branding where texture and impact are desirable. It performs especially well for short headlines, badges, and logo-style wordmarks that benefit from a rugged, analog feel.
The font conveys a rugged, high-impact tone—more handmade and gritty than polished. Its rough perimeter and inky mass suggest analog processes and a slightly rebellious, streetwise energy, while still feeling approachable and readable in short bursts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a deliberately imperfect finish, evoking worn ink, rough printing, or a distressed stencil-like presence. It prioritizes bold silhouette and quick readability while adding surface character through irregular outlines.
In sample text, the texture stays consistent across lines and sizes, creating a dark typographic color and strong headline presence. The distressed detailing is most apparent at larger sizes, where the edge wear reads as intentional character; at smaller sizes it compresses into a more solid, stamp-like block.