Distressed Lese 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, merchandise, playful, handmade, casual, grunge, energetic, handmade feel, ink texture, casual display, gritty charm, brushy, blotchy, rounded, organic, wobbly.
A bold, brush-like script with a rightward slant and irregular, slightly wavy strokes. Letterforms are built from broad, rounded terminals and uneven contours that create a rough, inked texture, as if stamped or painted on absorbent paper. Spacing and character widths vary noticeably, producing a lively rhythm; counters are generally open and simplified, and joins often look hand-drawn rather than mechanically consistent.
Best suited to display settings where texture and personality are desirable, such as posters, product packaging, labels, social graphics, and merchandise. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but the heavy, distressed stroke texture is most effective at larger sizes where the irregular edges remain intentional and legible.
The overall tone is informal and approachable with a gritty, crafty edge. Its imperfect outlines and inky buildup convey spontaneity and human touch, reading as playful rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with imperfect ink coverage and a deliberately rough finish, prioritizing character and energy over uniformity. The intent appears to be a bold, expressive voice that feels handmade and slightly worn.
In longer text the texture becomes a prominent visual feature, with small edge nicks and stroke swell giving a mottled color across lines. The uppercase feels compact and chunky, while the lowercase maintains a relaxed, handwritten flow; numerals share the same painted, slightly uneven construction.