Typewriter Ikba 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, labels, packaging, retro, gritty, analog, industrial, noir, aged print, document feel, mechanical tone, prop typography, rugged texture, inked, blunt, rounded, weathered, uneven.
A heavy, monoline slab-serif design with blunt terminals and rounded corners that read as inked rather than digitally crisp. Strokes maintain a consistent thickness, while subtle contour wobble and small bite-like notches create a worn, stamped texture. The letterforms are compact and sturdy, with squat curves (notably in C/O) and strong horizontal feet that keep the baseline visually anchored. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is steady and mechanical, with just enough irregularity to suggest aging or imperfect strike.
Best suited for display settings where its dark color and distressed texture can read as intentional character—posters, covers, title cards, and themed branding. It also works well for labels, packaging, and props that aim for an archival or industrial-document look, while extended body text benefits from generous size and spacing to keep the dense forms from feeling heavy.
The font conveys a vintage, utilitarian mood—part typewritten, part rubber-stamp—mixing reliability with a slightly rough, clandestine edge. Its imperfect edges and dense color give it a tactile, analog feel associated with documents, labels, and equipment markings.
The design appears intended to mimic the impression of mechanical type with imperfect ink transfer, combining sturdy slab-serifs with controlled wear to deliver a convincingly analog, timeworn voice.
In longer text, the texture becomes more apparent: repeated verticals and slabs produce a dark, even stripe, while the distressed details prevent the page from feeling sterile. Numerals and caps share the same blocky, workmanlike construction, reinforcing a consistent mechanical voice.