Typewriter Ikba 17 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, labels, packaging, title cards, headlines, retro, utilitarian, gritty, playful, analog, typewriter feel, vintage tone, worn texture, strong impact, rounded slab, inked, worn, soft corners, heavy.
A heavy, monoline typewriter serif with rounded slab terminals and soft, blunted corners that mimic ink spread. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and the shapes show subtle irregularities and waviness that read as mechanical wear rather than geometric precision. Counters tend to be compact, joins are sturdy, and serifs are broad and bracketed, giving the letters a stamped, slightly swollen silhouette. Numerals and letters share the same robust rhythm, with open apertures kept relatively small for a dense, emphatic texture.
Works well for retro-styled posters, labels, packaging, and title treatments where a typewritten or stamped look is desired. It’s particularly effective in short headlines, captions, and pull quotes that benefit from a bold, tactile texture.
The overall tone feels analog and hands-on, like an old ribboned machine: practical, a bit rough, and nostalgic. The slight distortion and inky edges add a gritty charm that can also come across as playful and informal when set in short lines or punchy phrases.
The design appears intended to recreate the feel of mechanical typing with the visual artifacts of ink spread and wear, delivering an intentionally imperfect, vintage voice while retaining a clear, structured rhythm.
The distressed, ink-bled impression becomes more apparent in continuous text, where small variations at curves and terminals create a lively, imperfect color. The strong slabs and compact counters give it presence at display sizes, while the worn detailing can reduce crispness in very small settings.