Distressed Itluj 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Corporative Sans Rounded' by Latinotype, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, and 'Paul Grotesk Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, handmade, retro, informal, approachability, handmade feel, nostalgia, playful display, textured character, rounded, soft, chunky, blobby, imperfect.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft terminals and subtly irregular contours. Strokes are thick and consistently weighted, with gentle curves, roomy counters, and an overall blobby silhouette that avoids sharp corners. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and a casual rhythm, while capitals remain broad and approachable. Small wobbles and unevenness in the outlines add a lightly worn, imperfect texture without sacrificing legibility.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, event promos, product packaging, and playful branding where a friendly, handmade texture is desirable. It also works well for short callouts, labels, and social graphics that benefit from bold, rounded forms and an imperfect print-like finish.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, reading like hand-cut lettering or inked marker forms that have been slightly roughed up in reproduction. Its rounded shapes and mild distressing give it a nostalgic, crafty feel—more fun and personable than formal or technical.
Likely designed to deliver a cheerful, approachable display voice with a touch of roughness—suggesting hand-drawn or craft-made lettering while remaining clear enough for prominent text. The rounded geometry and controlled irregularities aim to feel warm, casual, and characterful in branding and themed layouts.
Large apertures and open interior spaces help it hold up in short lines and display settings, while the irregular edge character becomes more noticeable as sizes increase. Figures are simple and friendly, matching the alphabet’s soft, rounded construction.