Typewriter Lega 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, zines, film titles, vintage, gritty, analog, quirky, industrial, aged print, tactile texture, retro utility, imperfect charm, worn, inked, blunt, soft-edged, uneven.
A heavy, monoline serif typewriter style with compact proportions and a steady, mechanical rhythm. Strokes end in small slab-like feet and blunt terminals, while the outlines show deliberate irregularity—soft corners, slight wobble, and occasional ink-squash forms that mimic impression and wear. Counters are relatively tight and rounded, and the overall color is dark and dense, giving text a strong presence even at modest sizes.
Works well for display typography that benefits from an analog, printed feel—posters, editorial headers, album or film titling, and packaging that wants a stamped or typed aesthetic. It can also be effective for short UI labels or captions when a characterful, gritty voice is desired, though the dense texture is best kept to moderate sizes and limited amounts of copy.
The face reads as tactile and analog—part newsroom typewriter, part stamped label—mixing utilitarian structure with a playful, weathered patina. Its uneven edges and inky joins add character and a mildly rebellious tone, suggesting age, use, and authenticity rather than polish.
Designed to capture the look of mechanical type with visible wear and impression, prioritizing atmosphere and texture over pristine uniformity. The consistent structure and sturdy slabs provide legibility and rhythm, while the distressed contours supply a distinctive, vintage character for themed layouts.
In running text the texture becomes a defining feature: the irregular contours create a lively grain across the line, and the slab details keep letterforms from feeling purely blob-like. Numerals follow the same worn, impressionistic treatment, reinforcing the consistent “typed” voice across alphanumerics.