Typewriter Lela 13 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: screenplays, labels, packaging, posters, zines, analog, workmanlike, nostalgic, utilitarian, gritty, typewritten feel, aged print, document voice, tactile texture, editorial utility, rounded serifs, inked, blunt, soft corners, uneven edges.
A monoline, slab-leaning typewriter design with generous widths and a steady, mechanical rhythm. Strokes are blunt with softly rounded terminals and small, squared serifs that read as stamped rather than calligraphic. The outlines show subtle irregularity—slight wobble, ink spread, and worn edges—giving counters a gently organic shape while keeping overall construction consistent. Curves on letters like C, O, and S are broad and open; joins are simple and sturdy, and punctuation adopts the same heavy, typewritten presence.
It suits applications that benefit from a typewritten voice: scripts, notes, captions, and editorial sidebars. The worn texture also works well for branding accents on labels, packaging, and posters where a tactile, archival impression is desired. For longer passages, it performs best when some texture is acceptable as part of the aesthetic rather than aiming for pristine body-text neutrality.
The font conveys an analog, practical tone—like text produced on well-used office equipment. Its mild distress and inked texture add a tactile, documentary feel that suggests authenticity and age without becoming overly decorative. Overall it reads straightforward and functional, with a hint of grit and charm.
The design appears intended to emulate the look of mechanical typing with slightly imperfect ink transfer. It balances strict structure with small physical irregularities to create a believable, printed-by-machine character while remaining clear and steady in continuous text.
The design maintains consistent alignment and spacing typical of fixed-width typography, supporting even color across lines. The distressed character is subtle enough to preserve letter recognition, but visible enough to create texture in blocks of text, especially at larger sizes.