Typewriter Leba 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Typewriter Spool' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: typewritten props, posters, packaging, album covers, headlines, analog, worn, gritty, vintage, industrial, analog realism, aged texture, mechanical voice, print patina, distressed, blotchy, inked, rough-edged, irregular.
A heavy, monoline slab-serif design with a distinctly inked, uneven print texture. Strokes show soft, blobby terminals and subtle edge erosion that creates small notches and waviness along stems, bowls, and serifs. Counters are generally open and rounded, while joins and corners are slightly softened, producing an organic, stamped rhythm. Overall spacing and alignment read as consistently fixed-pitch, reinforcing a mechanical, set-by-machine structure despite the deliberately imperfect outlines.
Well-suited for designs that want a convincing typewritten or stamped impression: period-style posters, prop documents, product packaging, and editorial or album-cover titling where texture is a feature. It can also work for short labels and pull quotes when you want strong presence and an intentionally imperfect print voice.
The font conveys an analog, hands-on feel—like a well-used ribbon striking paper with slightly inconsistent ink coverage. Its roughened silhouettes and sturdy slabs suggest utilitarian communication with a nostalgic, archival character. The overall tone is practical and direct, with an undercurrent of grit and patina.
The design appears intended to evoke mechanical typing with the personality of aged equipment and imperfect ink transfer. By combining sturdy slab construction with irregular, worn edges, it aims to deliver a believable analog texture while remaining clear and consistently structured in setting.
The distressed treatment is integrated into the letterforms rather than applied as separate noise, so each glyph retains a recognizable structure while still showing unique edge variation. Numerals and capitals carry the same weight and texture, helping mixed content maintain a cohesive, typewritten color on the page.