Typewriter Leba 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, book covers, retro, utilitarian, rugged, playful, analog, typewriter feel, print texture, strong presence, retro utility, slab serif, blunt, inked, worn, chunky.
A chunky slab-serif design with monoline strokes and broad, blunt terminals that read like inked type impressions. The letterforms sit on a steady, fixed rhythm with generous body width and compact internal counters, producing a dense, even texture in text. Curves are slightly squarish and the joins feel firm and mechanical, while small irregularities in edge contour suggest a lightly distressed, stamped look rather than perfectly clean outlines.
Well suited to bold display settings where a typewriter-like voice is desirable: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and book or album covers. It can also work for short UI accents or captions when you want a mechanical, analog texture, though the dense ink and tight counters favor larger sizes for maximum clarity.
The overall tone is retro and workmanlike, evoking analog tools and hands-on production. It feels practical and slightly rugged, with a friendly, informal edge that keeps it from feeling corporate or overly refined.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of mechanical typing with a heavier, more graphic footprint—prioritizing a steady, fixed rhythm and sturdy slabs while introducing slight wear to suggest real-world impression and character.
In running text the heavy weight and tight counters create strong color and clear word-shapes, while the slab serifs add a sturdy, headline-ready presence. Numerals and capitals share the same assertive, inked character, reinforcing a consistent “typed” voice across mixed content.