Distressed Pudol 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album covers, game titles, horror branding, zines, grunge, handmade, inked, raw, vintage, tactile texture, handmade feel, gritty mood, vintage print, rough, textured, scratchy, worn, irregular.
A rough, hand-inked italic with narrow, energetic strokes and visibly distressed edges. Letterforms feel loosely constructed, with uneven contours, broken joins, and occasional blots that mimic dry-brush or worn letterpress impression. Strokes fluctuate in thickness and taper abruptly, producing a lively, imperfect rhythm; round shapes are slightly lumpy and counters are irregular. Spacing is moderately open but inconsistent in feel due to the textured outlines, and the overall texture reads as dark and gritty even at medium sizes.
Best suited to display use where texture and attitude are the point: posters, event flyers, album art, game or film titles, and themed packaging. It can work for short pull quotes or introductory lines, but extended body text may lose clarity as the distressed edges accumulate visually.
The font conveys a raw, DIY character—equal parts gritty and playful—suggesting handmade signage, zines, or weathered print. Its distressed surface adds a slightly sinister, underground edge while still feeling approachable and lively rather than rigid or formal.
Designed to simulate expressive, imperfect lettering with a worn print/ink texture, prioritizing mood and tactile character over smooth precision. The consistent distress and slanted stance aim to add motion and grit to headlines while keeping familiar letter structures for quick recognition.
Uppercase forms stay broadly legible, but the intentional erosion and wobble can soften small details in tighter text. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same distressed treatment, helping headings and short phrases feel cohesive across mixed-case settings.