Typewriter Pedi 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, editorial, retro, gritty, mechanical, analog, noisy, typewriter feel, aged print, authenticity, texture, slab serif, inked, distressed, stamped, rough edges.
A heavy, monoline typewriter face with sturdy slab-like terminals and a compact, workmanlike skeleton. The letterforms keep a consistent cell width while showing visibly irregular outlines: edges wobble, corners soften, and counters vary slightly as if ink spread or the impression shifted. Curves are somewhat squarish and lumpy, and joins show a blotted, pressed quality rather than crisp geometry. Overall spacing is even and grid-friendly, with chunky strokes that hold up strongly at display sizes.
Well-suited for headlines and short text where a vintage mechanical voice is desired—posters, record/film titling, book covers, and editorial pull quotes. It also works nicely for packaging elements like labels, stamps, and mock forms where a rugged, printed texture adds authenticity.
The font conveys an analog, hands-on toughness—evoking worn ribbon impressions, stamped labels, and photocopied ephemera. Its imperfect contours add a gritty, lived-in tone that feels archival, investigative, and a little rebellious, while remaining legible and straightforward.
The design appears intended to mimic a real-world typed impression with deliberate wear and ink spread, pairing strict fixed-width rhythm with an imperfect, tactile surface. It prioritizes character and atmosphere while keeping the underlying letter structures sturdy and readable.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive distressed rhythm in continuous text. The lowercase has simple, utilitarian forms with minimal flourish, reinforcing the practical, mechanical feel.