Typewriter Abso 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: props, posters, packaging, labels, book covers, worn, analog, rugged, vintage, utilitarian, typewriter feel, aged texture, authenticity, document look, inked, soft-edged, blunt, sturdy, uneven.
A monospaced, typewriter-like design with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and blunt slabby terminals. Edges are visibly irregular and slightly swollen, creating a worn ink-on-paper look with small nicks and waviness along stems and curves. Counters are generally open and round, with simplified, mechanical construction and a steady horizontal rhythm typical of fixed-width lettering. The overall texture reads intentionally imperfect, as if struck through a ribbon or printed on absorbent stock.
Works well for designs that benefit from typewritten character: props and ephemera, vintage-leaning posters, packaging and labeling, and gritty editorial headlines or short passages. The textured edges can add atmosphere in larger sizes, while the monospaced rhythm supports structured layouts such as lists, captions, and faux-documents.
The font conveys an analog, utilitarian mood—part archival document, part DIY label—mixing straightforward mechanical structure with a distressed, lived-in finish. It feels informal and tactile, suggesting authenticity, age, and a bit of grit rather than polished precision.
The design appears intended to recreate the feel of mechanical typing with natural printing wear—maintaining the disciplined, fixed-width skeleton while adding irregular, inked contours to imply age, repetition, and physical process.
Spacing appears consistent and grid-like, reinforcing the fixed-width cadence in running text. The distress is moderate and evenly distributed across letters and figures, so blocks of text develop a peppered texture without becoming overly fragmented.