Typewriter Arly 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: typewriter effect, screenwriting, forms, labels, packaging, retro, utilitarian, analog, worn, workmanlike, typewriter mimicry, analog texture, practical readability, slab serif, blunt, inked, rounded corners, soft terminals.
A monospaced slab-serif design with broad proportions and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. Serifs are short and blunt with softly rounded corners, giving the letterforms a slightly inked, pressed feel rather than crisp digital geometry. Curves are generous and open (notably in O/C/e), while joins and terminals show subtle irregularities that read like mechanical impact or mild wear. The rhythm is even and grid-friendly, with consistent sidebearings and a stable baseline that supports dense text settings.
Works well wherever a credible typewritten voice is needed: scripts, faux-typed letters, archival captions, and UI moments that mimic terminals or printouts. The even spacing and sturdy shapes also suit short labels, headings, and packaging accents where a mechanical, stamped texture helps set the tone.
The font conveys an analog, office-era tone—practical and matter-of-fact, but softened by slight roughness that suggests typed documents, carbon copies, and well-used machinery. Its presence feels straightforward and readable, with a hint of nostalgia and human imperfection.
The design appears intended to recreate the feel of a classic mechanical typewriter: monospaced spacing, sturdy slab serifs, and just enough soft irregularity to evoke ink spread and worn metal type without sacrificing clarity in running text.
Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy, while lowercase shapes stay simple and legible with minimal ornamentation. Numerals are clear and typewriter-like in construction, matching the same blunt terminal logic as the letters. The overall texture remains consistent across the set, producing a cohesive, slightly distressed color in paragraphs.