Typewriter Leba 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, editorial, packaging, labels, retro, utilitarian, no-nonsense, workmanlike, analog, typewriter feel, printed texture, vintage tone, sturdy readability, slab serif, inked, worn, blunt, chunky.
A monospaced slab-serif design with heavy, blunt terminals and softly rounded corners that create a slightly inked, pressed look. Strokes are sturdy and fairly even, with minimal modulation and a compact, typewriter-like rhythm. Serifs are short and blocky, and counters tend to be small, giving the face a dense, mechanical texture. Subtle irregularities along edges suggest worn metal type or ribbon impression rather than crisp digital geometry.
It works best for short to medium passages where a typewritten, document-like voice is desired—posters, pull quotes, editorial callouts, packaging copy, and labeling systems. The strong, compact shapes also suit themed graphics that reference vintage office equipment or mechanical printing.
The font conveys an analog, utilitarian tone—practical and archival, with a hint of ruggedness. Its steady cadence and sturdy shapes evoke paperwork, labels, and typed documents, leaning more functional than elegant.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of classic monospaced type with sturdy slab serifs and a slightly worn imprint, prioritizing a consistent, mechanical rhythm while adding tactile, printed imperfections for character.
Numerals and capitals read strongly at display sizes, while the dense counters and heavy joins create a dark overall color in paragraph settings. The rounded, slightly distressed edges help prevent the texture from feeling overly sterile, adding a tactile, printed character.