Distressed Jebu 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Daikon' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album art, headlines, packaging, event flyers, grunge, handmade, analog, raw, punk, distressed print, diy aesthetic, gritty impact, analog texture, expressive display, rough, ragged, blotchy, textured, uneven.
A heavy, all-caps-and-lowercase display face with irregular, torn-looking contours and organically lumpy strokes. The letterforms are generally simple and blocky, but their edges wobble and break in a way that suggests rough printing or distressed ink spread. Counters are uneven and sometimes slightly pinched, and stroke endings look frayed rather than cleanly cut. Overall spacing and widths vary noticeably between glyphs, reinforcing a handmade rhythm rather than a tightly engineered one.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where a rough, handmade texture is an asset. It fits music and nightlife promos, indie/editorial graphics, and gritty packaging or labels where an analog, worn-print feel helps set the mood. Use at medium-to-large sizes for best readability.
The font conveys a gritty, DIY attitude with an analog, lo-fi character. Its rough texture reads as rebellious and energetic, evoking zines, gig flyers, and worn stencil/print artifacts. The tone is more expressive than refined, prioritizing impact and texture over polish.
The design appears intended to simulate distressed, imperfect printing—like ink pressed onto textured paper or repeatedly reproduced photocopies—while keeping the underlying forms straightforward enough for punchy display typography.
In paragraph-like settings the distressed edges create a lively texture across the line, but the irregular contours add visual noise that can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. It performs best when given enough size and breathing room so the rugged silhouette remains legible.