Distressed Symi 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knicknack' by Great Scott and 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids, playful, handmade, grungy, friendly, comic, handmade feel, added texture, bold impact, casual tone, brushy, chunky, rounded, blotchy, uneven.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy strokes and noticeably irregular contours. Letterforms have soft, bulbous terminals and a hand-painted or marker-like build, with edges that look rubbed, blotted, or lightly eroded rather than cleanly drawn. Counters are small and organic, and stroke thickness fluctuates subtly within letters, creating a lively, imperfect texture across words and lines. Spacing appears slightly uneven in a natural, hand-set way, supporting the casual, handmade rhythm.
Well-suited for short display settings such as posters, event graphics, album/cover art, packaging, stickers, and social media headers where a bold, handmade presence is desirable. It can also work for kid-focused or casual branding when used at sizes large enough for the textured edges to remain clear.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a mischievous, scrappy character that reads as approachable rather than aggressive. Its roughened silhouette adds a gritty, DIY energy that feels at home in playful, messy, or offbeat themes.
The design appears intended to mimic a bold hand-painted or thick-marker look while adding a worn, imperfect finish for extra personality. It prioritizes warmth and impact over precision, aiming to deliver a distinctive, tactile headline voice with a playful edge.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, so the distressed effect remains readable at larger sizes while still showing plenty of surface character. The lowercase has a friendly, simplified construction that keeps paragraphs from feeling overly spiky, despite the rough edges.