Distressed Vigi 4 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Mynor' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, album art, grunge, industrial, handmade, vintage, pulp, add texture, evoke wear, boost impact, analog feel, inked, roughened, weathered, blocky, condensed.
A condensed, heavy display face with blunt, mostly straight-sided forms and minimally modulated stroke joins. The outlines are intentionally irregular, with chipped edges, ragged corners, and occasional interior nicks that mimic worn ink, rough printing, or stenciled paint breaking up. Counters are compact and sometimes partially eroded, creating a textured silhouette while keeping the overall letter structure clear. Spacing appears sturdy and utilitarian, and the figures match the same distressed, poster-like weight and texture.
Best suited to short, bold messaging such as poster headlines, event graphics, album covers, product packaging, and logos that benefit from a rugged, tactile presence. It can also work for badges, signage-style layouts, and themed title treatments where a worn print effect is desired.
The font conveys a gritty, handmade toughness—evoking shop signage, screen-printed flyers, and aged industrial labels. Its rough texture adds urgency and attitude, giving text a worn, analog authenticity rather than a polished digital finish.
Designed to deliver strong impact with a distressed print character—combining compact, blocky letterforms with controlled erosion to suggest age, abrasion, and imperfect reproduction.
Texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with controlled randomness that reads as deliberate distressing rather than casual brush script. The condensed proportions help longer headlines stay compact, while the broken edges add visual noise that becomes more prominent at larger sizes.