Distressed Ilbo 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headlines, branding, rustic, vintage, playful, handmade, folksy, weathered print, hand-stamped feel, nostalgic display, bold impact, blunt serifs, rounded corners, soft terminals, inked, irregular edges.
A very heavy, soft-edged serif with blunted wedge-like serifs and rounded terminals. The letterforms are compact and sturdy, with low contrast and a subtly uneven, inked outline that suggests worn printing or rough stamping. Curves and joins are generously thickened, counters stay open, and spacing reads steady while widths vary naturally across glyphs for an organic rhythm.
Best suited to display use such as posters, product packaging, labels, and branding where a bold, vintage-stamped texture is desirable. It can work for short bursts of copy (taglines, pull quotes) but is most effective when used large enough for the rough edge detail to read clearly.
The overall tone feels rustic and approachable, with a warm, old-time character. Its slight roughness adds a tactile, handmade quality that can read nostalgic and a bit whimsical rather than formal or precise.
Likely designed to mimic the look of inked, worn letterpress or stamp printing while keeping a friendly, readable structure. The heavy weight and softened serifs aim for high visual impact with an intentionally imperfect finish.
In text, the dense color and softened corners produce strong impact and good presence at headline sizes; the textured edges become part of the voice. Numerals match the same chunky, stamped feel, reinforcing a consistent, display-forward personality.