Typewriter Ekri 10 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: period titles, props, posters, book covers, labels, vintage, gritty, utilitarian, analog, noir, aged print, document realism, atmosphere, authenticity, distressed, roughened, inked, worn, blotchy.
A monolinear, serifed typewriter design with subtly bracketed slab-like terminals and slightly rounded joins. Strokes show deliberate irregularity: edges look softened and nicked, counters are imperfect, and some letters exhibit small ink-bite notches and swelling that mimic uneven impression. Curves (C, O, Q, e) are fairly open and round, while verticals retain a steady rhythm; overall spacing is consistent and mechanical, with a compact, sturdy silhouette despite the rough texture. Numerals follow the same worn imprint, with simple, readable forms and occasional waviness at terminals.
Well-suited to headlines, title cards, and short blocks of text where a vintage typed look is desired—such as period graphics, dossier-style layouts, film/TV props, packaging labels, and editorial pull quotes. It can also work in UI or data-like settings when you want a mechanical rhythm with added character, though the distress is more noticeable in long reading passages.
The font conveys an analog, timeworn tone—like a well-used ribbon on an old machine. Its uneven inking and slightly battered outlines add a human, documentary feel that reads as archival, investigative, and a bit ominous.
The design appears intended to evoke mechanical typewriting with the imperfections of ink and pressure—capturing the authenticity of printed documents rather than pristine digital output. The balance of consistent spacing and irregular contours suggests a focus on atmosphere and storytelling while keeping letters broadly legible.
The distressed treatment is integrated into the letterforms rather than applied as a uniform texture, so different glyphs show slightly different wear patterns. In text, the steady cadence keeps paragraphs organized, while the rough edges introduce a visible grain that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes.