Typewriter Arna 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: typewritten notes, props, packaging, posters, headlines, vintage, utilitarian, editorial, worn, quirky, typewriter emulation, vintage texture, rugged clarity, mechanical tone, slab serif, inked, roughened, blunt, mechanical.
A monospaced slab-serif design with sturdy, wide-set proportions and slightly irregular contours that mimic ink spread and mechanical strike. Strokes are generally even with modest contrast, ending in blunt, bracket-like terminals and chunky serifs that give letters a stamped, tactile feel. Curves and joins show subtle wobble and soft edge breakup, creating a lightly distressed texture while keeping letterforms open and highly recognizable.
Well-suited for designs that want an authentic typewritten look: notes, forms, captions, and short paragraphs where monospaced rhythm is part of the aesthetic. It also works effectively for posters, packaging, and titling that benefits from a rugged, archival texture and clear, bold letter shapes.
The font reads as practical and no-nonsense, with a distinctly vintage, workmanlike tone. Its mild roughness adds a human, worn-in character—suggesting paperwork, labels, and old equipment—while staying clear enough for straightforward communication.
The design appears intended to capture the look of a mechanical type impression—solid slabs, consistent spacing, and subtly degraded edges—balancing legibility with a convincingly aged, tactile print character.
Uppercase forms feel compact and authoritative, while lowercase retains simple, typewriter-like construction with a single-storey a and g and a curled descender on y. Figures are rounded and sturdy, and overall rhythm is even, with consistent spacing that emphasizes a disciplined, mechanical cadence despite the slightly imperfect edges.