Typewriter Leba 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, editorial, vintage, mechanical, worn, folksy, playful, retro texture, printed feel, typewritten voice, display impact, rounded serifs, ink spread, blunt terminals, soft corners, irregular edges.
A sturdy slab-serif typewriter face with rounded, blunted terminals and softly swelling strokes that suggest ink spread or impression. The letterforms are compact and steady, with broad shoulders, generous counters, and a consistent, low-contrast rhythm. Subtle irregularities along edges and joins create an intentionally imperfect texture, while the numerals and capitals keep a solid, blocky presence suitable for strong word shapes.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a strong, retro mechanical texture is desired—posters, display headlines, packaging, and book-cover titling. It can also support editorial pull quotes or captions when you want a typewritten feel with more weight and presence than a clean mono.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and utilitarian, like stamped labels or well-used office correspondence. Its slightly roughened contours add warmth and personality, keeping the voice approachable rather than strictly formal.
Likely designed to capture the charm of typewritten output while adding a deliberately softened, slightly distressed finish for character and atmosphere. The aim appears to be dependable legibility paired with a tactile, printed impression for themed or narrative-forward design.
The slab details are prominent without becoming sharp, giving the design a cushioned, rubber-stamp quality at larger sizes. In paragraph samples, the repeated mechanical spacing and dark color create a dense, emphatic texture that reads best with comfortable line spacing.