Distressed Ragub 4 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fuller Sans DT' by DTP Types, 'EF Franklin Gothic' by Elsner+Flake, 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, 'Franklin Gothic SG' and 'Franklin Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'TS Franklin Gothic' and 'TS Plymouth' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, stickers, rough, playful, punchy, handmade, retro, printed texture, handmade feel, vintage cue, bold impact, casual branding, grunge, textured, blotchy, chunky, inked.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly squared corners, drawn with an intentionally imperfect, inked silhouette. Strokes are thick and unevenly worn, with small chips, pinholes, and speckled voids that suggest rough printing or distressed stamping. Counters are generally open and simple, and curves are slightly lumpy rather than geometric, giving the alphabet a hand-cut, rubber-stamp rhythm. Figures are sturdy and blocky, with the same mottled texture carried consistently across letters and numbers.
Works well for short, high-impact text such as posters, flyers, album/cover art, product labels, and apparel graphics. The thick strokes and open counters support display use, while the built-in wear adds character for branding, event promos, and retro-themed designs where a clean sans would feel too sterile.
The texture and softened shapes create a casual, approachable toughness—more quirky and handmade than aggressive. It reads like vintage packaging or a screen-printed tee: bold, friendly, and a bit messy in a deliberate way, with a nostalgic craft/DIY tone.
Designed to deliver an all-caps-and-lowercase display voice that feels printed and handled—like ink pressed onto paper with a worn stamp or screen. The goal appears to be immediate impact with a distinctive, tactile texture that adds personality without relying on complex letterforms.
The distressed pattern varies from glyph to glyph, producing lively color and a printed feel, especially noticeable in large sizes where the speckling becomes a defining feature. The weight and simplified forms help maintain recognition despite the erosion, making it best when the texture is allowed to show rather than minimized.