Typewriter Leba 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, labels, packaging, headlines, props, retro, mechanical, utilitarian, rugged, workmanlike, typewritten feel, vintage texture, impact print, functional clarity, slab serif, bracketed, inked, worn, blunt.
A monoline, slab‑serif design with chunky, bracketed terminals and a distinctly stamped impression. Strokes are thick and steady with low contrast, and the glyphs sit on a consistent grid rhythm that reads as evenly spaced. Edges are slightly irregular and ink-trappy, with subtle bulges and roughness that mimic imperfect impact printing rather than clean vector curves. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall silhouette is compact and sturdy.
It works well where a strong, mechanical texture is desirable: poster titles, product labels, packaging panels, and graphic treatments that reference forms, stamps, or typed documents. It can also serve for short UI labels or captions when a rugged typewriter-like voice is needed, though the heavy texture will be most effective at larger sizes.
The font conveys a practical, no-nonsense tone with a nostalgic, mechanical flavor. Its slight roughness and heavy slabs add a rugged, hands-on feel—more workshop and paperwork than polished editorial typography.
The design appears intended to recreate the feel of forceful impact typing—solid slabs, even spacing, and slightly imperfect inking—delivering a dependable, industrial voice with retro authenticity.
The numerals and caps maintain a consistent, blocky presence, and the lowercase carries the same robust slab DNA, helping the texture stay uniform in running text. The irregularities are controlled enough to remain legible while still producing a clearly “printed” surface character.