Distressed Obra 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: horror titles, posters, album covers, game titles, halloween promos, spooky, grunge, occult, horror, handmade, create tension, add texture, evoke horror, handmade feel, dramatic headlines, ragged, scratchy, inked, tapered, wiry.
A condensed, upright display face with jagged, distressed contours and a visibly inked, hand-rendered texture. Strokes are narrow and often taper into sharp points, with uneven edges and occasional internal roughness that suggests dry brush or worn printing. Counters stay fairly open despite the narrow proportions, while terminals and joins show irregularities that create a lively, unstable rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same wiry, distressed construction, maintaining a consistent roughened silhouette.
Well-suited for display settings where a distressed, ominous voice is desirable—such as horror and thriller titles, event posters, album artwork, game/film branding, and seasonal promotions. It works best at larger sizes where the rough edges and tapered strokes remain legible and contribute to the intended atmosphere.
The overall tone is eerie and theatrical, evoking horror titles, occult ephemera, and gritty DIY flyers. Its scratchy texture and sharp terminals add tension and urgency, reading as intentionally imperfect and atmospheric rather than refined or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact display look with a deliberately worn, hand-inked character. Its narrow build and sharp, ragged detailing aim to create immediate mood and texture for themed headlines rather than everyday reading.
Spacing and widths feel intentionally inconsistent, enhancing the handmade effect and adding movement in longer lines. The texture is strong enough to be a defining feature, so the face benefits from generous size and contrast against clean backgrounds.