Typewriter Ikba 19 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, editorial, retro, utilitarian, nostalgic, workmanlike, rugged, typewriter feel, document voice, vintage texture, clear readability, slab serif, rounded terminals, ink traps, blunt, soft corners.
A sturdy monoline slab-serif design with compact, mechanically even proportions and generous internal counters. Strokes end in blunt, rounded slabs that read like typewriter imprints, with slight irregularities in curvature and junctions that keep the texture lively rather than sterile. Curves are broad and simplified, joins are thick and dark, and the overall silhouette stays consistent across letters and figures, producing an even, rhythmic “typed” color in text.
Well-suited to display and short-to-medium text where a typed, mechanical voice is desired—posters, book covers, editorial pull quotes, packaging, labels, and branding accents. It also works for UI or signage-style applications when a retro document feel and consistent spacing are more important than elegance.
The font conveys a practical, vintage office tone—matter‑of‑fact and slightly rough around the edges. It suggests forms, labels, and documents produced on a well-used machine, pairing clarity with a hint of analog grit.
The design appears intended to emulate the visual character of typewritten output: consistent spacing, sturdy slabs, and softened terminals that mimic ink spread or impression. Its goal is to deliver dependable legibility while injecting a recognizable vintage, utilitarian texture.
Capital forms are wide and steady with pronounced slabs, while lowercase keeps simple, open shapes that hold up in continuous reading. Numerals are straightforward and highly legible, matching the letterforms in weight and footprint for a uniform, document-like texture.