Distressed Unba 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, book covers, handmade, casual, quirky, friendly, vintage, hand lettering, analog texture, casual display, expressive headlines, brushy, textured, roughened, organic, bouncy.
A loose, handwritten italic with brush-pen construction and subtly rough, distressed edges. Strokes show moderate modulation with frequent tapering at terminals, and counters stay open and readable despite the texture. Letterforms lean consistently and vary slightly in width and stroke energy, creating a lively rhythm; capitals are simple and upright in structure but still carry the same brushed irregularity. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded forms and occasional blunt, ink-heavy joins.
Well-suited for short display settings where personality and hand-made texture are desirable, such as posters, packaging, social media graphics, and editorial headlines. It can also work for cover lines or pull quotes, but the distressed brush texture suggests using it at moderate-to-large sizes for best clarity.
The font communicates an approachable, informal tone with a playful, slightly rugged character. Its imperfect ink texture and lively slant evoke quick hand lettering, giving it a crafty, human feel rather than a polished, corporate voice.
Likely designed to capture casual brush lettering with a deliberately worn, analog texture, balancing legibility with expressive, imperfect stroke behavior. The goal appears to be a personable display script-adjacent look without becoming overly formal or calligraphic.
Texture appears as uneven stroke edges and small breaks or thickened spots that mimic dry brush or rough reproduction. Spacing feels naturally irregular in a handwritten way, and the overall silhouette stays cohesive across cases while preserving noticeable handmade variation.