Typewriter Ogmo 10 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, editorial, retro, gritty, analog, industrial, worn, mechanical feel, vintage texture, tactile print, rugged clarity, display impact, inked, blunted, rounded, rugged, soft-edged.
A heavy, monolinear slab-serif design with consistently rounded, blunted terminals and a subtly irregular edge that suggests ink spread or worn metal type. Forms lean gently, with compact bowls and broad shoulders that keep the texture dense and steady across a line. Serifs are short and sturdy, often curling slightly at the ends, reinforcing a stamped, mechanical rhythm while maintaining clear letter silhouettes. Numerals match the letterforms with the same softened corners and robust presence.
Well-suited to display settings where a bold, analog typewriter feel is desirable—such as posters, product labels, packaging, and editorial pull quotes. It can also work for short passages or UI accents when a rugged, tactile voice is needed, especially at sizes where the heavy strokes and softened details stay open.
The overall tone feels vintage and workmanlike, evoking typed forms that have been used hard and printed often. Its softened roughness reads as tactile and human, balancing utilitarian clarity with a touch of grit and nostalgia.
The design appears intended to capture a mechanical typewritten voice while introducing softened, worn contours for a more tactile, printed impression. It prioritizes a strong, uniform rhythm and unmistakable shapes over refinement, aiming for characterful impact and dependable readability in bold applications.
In text, the strong weight and tight internal counters create a dark, assertive color, while the rounded slab details help prevent the texture from becoming overly harsh. The gentle slant adds momentum and a casual, informal note without losing the mechanical character.