Distressed Koba 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'MC Qiluant' by Maulana Creative, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype, 'Almarose' by S&C Type, 'Infoma' by Stawix, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Elpy' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, album covers, event flyers, grunge, handmade, rugged, playful, retro, tactile texture, diy aesthetic, worn print, loud display, roughened, inked, blotchy, chunky, organic.
A heavy, rounded sans with irregular, roughened contours that feel like ink spread and worn printing. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear, with softened corners and bumpy edges that create a lively texture across the alphabet. Proportions are compact with generous counters, and the overall rhythm is slightly uneven, reinforcing a handmade, stamped look while remaining legible in short lines and display sizes.
Best suited for attention-grabbing display work such as posters, flyers, album/playlist artwork, merchandise graphics, and bold packaging labels where texture is part of the message. It can also add character to short subheads or pull quotes, but the rough edges may feel heavy for long body copy at small sizes.
The font conveys a gritty, tactile energy—casual and approachable, but with a weathered edge. Its texture suggests DIY craft, screen-printing, or poster ink on absorbent paper, giving headlines a rebellious, streetwise character without becoming chaotic.
Likely designed to provide a bold, legible sans foundation with a deliberately worn, inked texture—capturing the feel of imperfect printing while keeping letterforms simple and readable for branding and headline use.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and blocky, while lowercase keeps a simple, friendly construction. Numerals match the same rough texture and weight, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive. The distressed edge treatment is consistent across glyphs, so the texture reads intentional rather than accidental.