Typewriter Haba 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, headlines, logos, retro, analog, rugged, quirky, playful, typewriter feel, analog texture, nostalgia, added personality, display impact, slab serif, rounded terminals, ink spread, soft edges, irregular edges.
A monospaced, slab-serif typewriter style with softly rounded corners and slightly uneven, inked contours that suggest mechanical impact and mild wear. Strokes are generally sturdy and low-contrast, with bracket-like joins and flared slab terminals that give letters a chunky, tactile silhouette. Counters are open and simplified, and the overall rhythm is steady and grid-friendly, while small shape irregularities keep the texture lively rather than clinical.
Well-suited for display typography where a typewritten, analog texture is desirable—posters, packaging, product labels, editorial pull quotes, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short UI or caption-style snippets when a retro mechanical tone is part of the brand voice, though its textured shapes are best showcased at moderate to large sizes.
The face reads as nostalgic and human, evoking typed pages, stamped labels, and analog documentation. Its slightly roughened edges and bouncy details add a friendly, handmade energy that feels informal and characterful rather than strictly utilitarian.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of mechanical typing—solid monospaced structure paired with softened, slightly imperfect outlines to mimic ink spread and impact. The goal seems to be a practical, readable typewriter voice with added personality and tactile warmth for contemporary themed applications.
Several glyphs show subtle asymmetries and softened notch-like details typical of typewriter or rubber-stamp impressions, which increases texture at larger sizes. The numerals share the same sturdy slabs and rounded ink-trap-like interiors, maintaining a consistent, robust tone across mixed alphanumerics.