Distressed Ohka 4 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, social media, headlines, handmade, expressive, rustic, playful, casual, hand-lettered look, tactile texture, display impact, casual warmth, brushy, textured, dry brush, rough edges, bouncy baseline.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with textured, irregular stroke edges that suggest a dry-brush or marker on paper. Strokes show noticeable contrast between thicker downstrokes and thinner connecting strokes, with tapered terminals and occasional ink buildup. Letterforms are compact with lively, uneven rhythm; counters are small and slightly pinched, and widths vary from glyph to glyph. The overall finish is intentionally imperfect, with subtle wobble and roughness that reads as handcrafted rather than geometric.
Best suited to short display text where the brush texture and energetic slant can be appreciated—such as posters, product packaging, café or boutique branding, social graphics, and promotional headlines. It can also work for pull quotes and signage when a casual, handcrafted voice is desired, while longer body text may feel busy due to the textured strokes.
The font conveys an informal, energetic tone with a handmade charm. Its rough brush texture adds warmth and personality, leaning toward a crafty, rustic feel while still staying friendly and approachable.
Designed to emulate expressive hand lettering made with a dry brush or marker, prioritizing character and texture over uniform precision. The aim appears to be a distinctive, personable display face that adds a tactile, crafted accent to modern layouts.
Uppercase forms mix print-like structures with brush-script movement, while lowercase letters connect loosely and sometimes break into short joins. Numerals share the same brushed texture and tapering, helping them blend naturally into display settings. The texture becomes more prominent at larger sizes, where edge irregularities and stroke modulation read as a deliberate stylistic feature.