Distressed Fize 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, merchandise, handmade, grunge, playful, rustic, analog, handmade feel, print texture, casual display, vintage ephemera, rough-edged, inked, speckled, imperfect, organic.
A hand-drawn sans with irregular, textured outlines and subtly uneven stroke widths that mimic dry ink or rough printing. The letterforms are mostly simple and open, with rounded bowls, softened corners, and occasional wobble in verticals and horizontals. Texture shows up as pitting and speckling along strokes and in counters, giving the shapes a worn, stamped feel while keeping overall proportions straightforward and readable. Spacing is slightly inconsistent in a natural way, reinforcing the handmade rhythm across words and lines.
Works best for short to medium-length display text where texture is a feature: posters, album or event graphics, packaging, labels, café menus, and merchandise. It can also add character to pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts, especially where an intentionally imperfect, printed look is desired.
The font conveys an informal, crafty tone—earthy and approachable with a distinctly analog, slightly gritty edge. Its rough finish suggests DIY signage, zines, or printed ephemera, balancing charm and imperfection for a casual, lived-in voice.
Likely designed to capture the look of hand-inked lettering reproduced through imperfect print processes. The goal appears to be an easygoing, legible sans foundation with added surface wear and wobble to provide personality and a tactile, analog finish.
Lowercase forms lean toward single-story, handwritten constructions (notably a, g, and e), and round letters like O/C/G read as brushy circles with visible texture. Numerals follow the same roughened treatment, with friendly, uncomplicated silhouettes that match the text style rather than a rigid geometric set.