Distressed Itnum 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, book covers, horror, zines, gritty, handmade, raw, edgy, noisy, add texture, evoke wear, handmade feel, create tension, rough, uneven, textured, organic, inked.
A rough, hand-rendered roman with wobbly contours and visibly irregular stroke edges that read like ink pressed onto absorbent paper. The forms are mostly upright with simple, print-like construction, but each glyph shows uneven terminals, mild swelling and thinning along strokes, and occasional interior roughness that breaks up the counters. Spacing and widths vary from character to character, creating an uneven rhythm that feels intentionally imperfect while remaining legible in words and sentences.
Works best for display and short-to-medium text where texture is a feature: posters, headlines, album or event graphics, book covers, and zine-style layouts. It can also support themed packaging or branding when a handcrafted, worn-print feel is desired, though the rough edges may overpower very small sizes.
The overall tone is gritty and handmade, suggesting worn print, DIY lettering, or something pulled from an aged photocopy. Its texture adds tension and attitude, giving text a raw, slightly rebellious voice rather than a polished, corporate one.
The design appears intended to mimic distressed, hand-inked lettering—prioritizing tactile texture and irregularity while keeping familiar roman skeletons for readability. It aims to add character and atmosphere through imperfect outlines, varied widths, and a rough printed finish.
Round letters (like O/C) appear slightly lumpy rather than geometric, while straights (like E/F/H) show subtle waviness and inconsistent end cuts. Numerals follow the same rough treatment, with open, irregular shapes that match the alphabet’s distressed texture.