Typewriter Abba 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, editorial, labels, title cards, retro, gritty, analog, quirky, workmanlike, typewriter feel, aged print, analog texture, retro voice, distressed, inked, blotchy, rounded, irregular.
A monospaced, typewriter-like design with sturdy, rounded strokes and visibly uneven edges. Terminals appear softened and slightly swollen, with occasional nicks and ink-like blotting that creates a worn, printed texture. Counters are generally open and legible, while the overall rhythm stays consistent across the alphabet due to fixed character widths and straightforward, upright construction.
It works well for short-to-medium text where a retro typed voice is desirable, such as headlines, pull quotes, packaging copy, labels, and promotional graphics. The consistent monospaced spacing also suits forms, faux-documents, and UI moments that intentionally reference typewritten material, especially when paired with simple layouts that let the texture read clearly.
The font conveys an analog, lived-in tone—part office typewriter, part weathered stamp. Its irregular inking adds a gritty, humanized feel that reads as nostalgic and slightly mischievous rather than pristine or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic mechanical typing with real-world ink variation and wear, balancing clarity with a deliberately imperfect surface. Its goal is to provide an instantly recognizable typewriter impression while adding character through subtle distress and softened contours.
The distressed texture is built into the letterforms rather than added as an overlay, so the roughness shows even at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same softened, imperfect edge behavior, helping mixed text maintain a cohesive, vintage typed color.