Typewriter Iksi 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, labels, packaging, editorial, retro, utilitarian, tough, mechanical, typewriter feel, strong presence, vintage utility, document voice, slab serif, rounded corners, inked, blunt, compact counters.
A heavy monoline design with slab-like terminals and gently rounded corners that soften the otherwise blocky construction. The strokes keep a consistent thickness with minimal modulation, producing strong silhouettes and dense, compact counters. Curves are broad and sturdy, joins are blunt, and the overall texture reads dark and even across lines. Letterforms lean on typewriter-style shapes, with squared-off feet and shoulders that reinforce a mechanical, stamped impression.
Well-suited for bold headlines, short paragraphs, and typographic treatments where a mechanical, document-like voice is desired. It works especially well on posters, packaging, labels, and editorial pull quotes that benefit from strong presence and a steady, regular rhythm.
The font evokes a practical, no-nonsense tone associated with forms, labels, and printed matter from the mid-20th century. Its sturdy weight and softened edges give it a workmanlike warmth—more rugged and approachable than sterile—suggesting inked impressions and everyday documents.
The design appears intended to capture the look of sturdy, mechanical typing with a heavier, more graphic footprint, emphasizing consistent texture and immediate legibility. Rounded corners and blunt slab terminals suggest an aim for a worn-in, practical character rather than precision-engineered modernity.
The spacing creates a steady, regular rhythm and a consistent color in paragraph settings. Numerals share the same chunky, slabby construction as the letters, helping mixed text feel cohesive and authoritative.