Typewriter Abby 10 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: editorial, posters, packaging, headlines, captions, typewritten, retro, workmanlike, worn, utilitarian, typewriter feel, analog texture, period flavor, document tone, slab serif, inked, roughened, soft corners, uneven edge.
A monospaced slab-serif design with broad proportions and a steady, mechanical rhythm. Strokes are low-contrast and largely uniform, with small, squared serifs that often soften into blunted terminals. Edges show subtle irregularity—like ink spread or lightly worn type—creating a slightly mottled contour without sacrificing letterform clarity. Counters are open and straightforward, and overall spacing stays consistent cell-to-cell in a way that reads distinctly typewriter-like.
Works well wherever a typewritten or archival voice is desirable—short editorial pulls, posters, title treatments, and packaging that benefits from a utilitarian, analog texture. In text settings it remains readable, especially at medium sizes where the worn edges add character without overwhelming the letterforms.
The font conveys an analog, documentary tone: practical, direct, and a bit weathered. Its slight roughness adds a human, archival feel—suggesting carbon copies, stamped forms, or aged print—while the consistent monospaced cadence keeps it grounded and matter-of-fact.
The design appears intended to evoke mechanical typing with a hint of age and imperfection, combining disciplined monospaced structure with lightly distressed contours. The goal seems to be dependable readability paired with a tactile, printed authenticity.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and squarish, while lowercase maintains simple construction with minimal flourish. Numerals follow the same sturdy, inked texture, producing an even line color in longer passages. The subtle distress is consistent across the set, reading as texture rather than decorative distortion.