Typewriter Ikba 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, editorial, retro, utilitarian, gritty, playful, analog, typed texture, retro utility, impactful voice, analog warmth, slab serif, rounded terminals, inked, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy, monolinear slab-serif design with compact, boxy proportions and generously rounded corners. Strokes end in blunt, softened slabs that read like inked typebars, and counters are somewhat tight, giving the letters a dense, sturdy texture. Curves are slightly lumpy and organic rather than geometrically perfect, with small irregularities that suggest mechanical impact and ink spread. Numerals and letters keep a consistent rhythm and spacing, producing an even, gridlike cadence in text.
Works well for short bursts of text where a typed, tactile voice is desired—posters, headers, pull quotes, and packaging or label systems. It can also support editorial accents and UI moments that want an analog, utilitarian flavor, especially when set with generous leading to balance the dense color.
The overall tone is unmistakably analog and workmanlike, evoking typed documents, carbon copies, and stamped labels. Its softened edges and inky presence add a friendly, slightly scruffy character that feels nostalgic without becoming delicate. The texture leans pragmatic and direct, with a subtle roughness that can read as archival, industrial, or DIY.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of mechanical typing with a bold, inked impression—consistent spacing and sturdy slabs paired with subtle irregularity for authenticity. It prioritizes a strong, legible silhouette and an immediately recognizable typed texture over pristine, modern precision.
Round forms like O and Q are broad and dark, and the lowercase shows a simple, typewriter-like construction (single-storey a, compact e, sturdy r). The exclamation and punctuation in the sample text feel weighty and emphatic, reinforcing the font’s punchy, impact-printed look.