Distressed Obpo 4 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, packaging, signage, handmade, rustic, grunge, folkloric, casual, add texture, evoke printwear, humanize type, create grit, rough, textured, inked, organic, uneven.
A narrow, monoline display face with deliberately irregular, brushy contours and lightly ragged edges, as if stamped or written with a worn marker. Strokes stay mostly low-contrast, but wobble in direction and thickness, creating a lively, imperfect rhythm. Counters are open and slightly inconsistent, terminals are blunt and soft, and curves (C, O, S) show a subtly lumpy, hand-cut feel. Proportions are compact with a modest x-height and simple, unornamented construction that reads more like distressed hand lettering than a polished text face.
Works best for short, prominent copy such as posters, headlines, labels, and themed packaging where a handmade, distressed voice is desired. It also suits album art, event graphics, or rustic signage-style layouts; for long passages or small sizes, the rough edges and tight proportions may reduce clarity.
The overall tone is handmade and earthy, with a casual, slightly gritty character that suggests craft printing, zines, and rough signage. Its uneven texture adds warmth and personality, leaning playful and folksy rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the look of imperfect ink on paper—part brush, part worn print—delivering a human, tactile presence. It prioritizes character and texture over strict regularity to create an expressive, themed display option.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with noticeable variation in edge roughness that helps avoid a mechanical look. The narrow set and irregular stroke behavior make it more impactful at larger sizes, where the distressed details remain visible.