Typewriter Abma 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, labels, vintage, quirky, hand-inked, playful, rustic, retro flavor, tactile texture, mechanical print, warmth, character, soft serifs, ink spread, rounded terminals, irregular texture, blunt corners.
A monoline, upright serif design with soft wedge-like terminals and slightly flared, slabby feet that recall impact from a mechanical strike. Strokes are generally even but show subtle irregularities—rounded corners, mild wobble, and occasional ink spread—creating a gently distressed, printed texture rather than crisp geometry. Counters are open and generously sized, and the overall construction favors sturdy, compact shapes with a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for display and short-to-medium text where texture and personality are desirable—such as posters, book covers, product packaging, labels, and themed branding. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or set-in-a-block copy when a nostalgic, typed/printed feel is part of the concept.
The font feels nostalgic and tactile, like text produced on older equipment or printed with imperfect ink. Its friendly unevenness and softened details give it a casual, characterful tone that reads as approachable and a little mischievous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to evoke typed or mechanically printed lettering while adding an intentionally imperfect, inked finish for warmth and character. It prioritizes recognizable, sturdy letterforms and consistent spacing, with surface irregularities used to communicate authenticity and a retro, tactile mood.
Caps have a bold, poster-like presence while lowercase maintains clear differentiation (notably the single-storey forms and the pronounced tails/arms on letters like g, y, and r). Numerals are rounded and sturdy, matching the softened serif treatment and the slightly bouncy baseline impression seen in running text.