Typewriter Leta 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: titles, posters, packaging, labels, editorial, retro, utilitarian, gritty, workmanlike, mechanical, typewriter feel, analog texture, document tone, vintage utility, rounded serifs, inked, soft corners, irregular, stamped.
A monoline, slab-serif design with compact, squared letterforms and gently rounded terminals that feel pressed rather than drawn. Strokes stay fairly even, with subtle bulges and pinches that mimic ink spread and mechanical impact, and counters are kept open for clarity. The serifs are short and blocky, often slightly asymmetric, giving the alphabet a lightly worn, imperfect rhythm while maintaining consistent character width and steady spacing.
Works well for headlines, short paragraphs, captions, and UI-style labels where a typewritten voice is part of the message. It suits packaging and branding accents that want a mechanical/archival feel, as well as editorial callouts, pull quotes, and poster typography where texture can add character.
The overall tone is practical and nostalgic, evoking typed documents, workshop labels, and utilitarian paperwork. Small irregularities add a tactile, slightly gritty personality that reads as authentic and human without becoming chaotic.
Likely intended to capture the look of mechanical typing with a slightly distressed, inked imprint while staying clean enough for everyday legibility. The consistent widths and sturdy slabs emphasize a functional, document-like cadence with a curated vintage edge.
In text, the texture builds into a recognizable typewritten “color,” with a soft, inky edge and minor shape variance that suggests impression and wear. Figures and capitals keep a sturdy presence, making the style particularly effective when a deliberate, analog feel is desired.