Distressed Fubaz 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, event flyers, editorial headers, packaging, grunge, handmade, punk, quirky, raw, analog print, diy texture, worn lettering, attitude, rough, blotchy, inked, eroded, textured.
A rough, hand-rendered roman with uneven stroke contours and frequent interior voids, as if ink has pooled, skipped, or lifted during printing. Letterforms are generally upright with simple, workmanlike construction, but widths and stem weights fluctuate from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, irregular rhythm. The texture is built into the shapes: counters are slightly misshapen, terminals are ragged, and many strokes show mottled breakup that reads like worn stamp or distressed brush marks. Spacing appears loose and breathable in text, while the irregular edges keep the silhouette active at both display and medium text sizes.
Well-suited to posters, album artwork, event flyers, and bold editorial headers where a gritty, analog texture is desirable. It can also add character to packaging or labels that aim for a handmade, rough-printed aesthetic, especially when used at larger sizes where the distress details can be appreciated.
The font conveys a gritty, DIY energy—part zine culture, part worn signage—with a playful edge rather than a polished industrial feel. Its imperfect, ink-stressed texture suggests authenticity and attitude, giving headlines a rebellious, handmade voice.
Likely designed to mimic imperfect ink application—such as worn rubber stamps, distressed screen print, or brushy marker lettering—while keeping recognizable, readable letterforms. The goal appears to be adding texture and attitude without abandoning a straightforward, upright structure.
Distress is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with noticeable speckling and occasional notches that create a tactile, printed-on-paper impression. The texture becomes more pronounced in heavier strokes and rounded forms, where breakup and pooling are most visible.