Typewriter Toba 7 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, editorial, retro, utilitarian, gritty, analog, workmanlike, vintage print, mechanical feel, authentic texture, robust legibility, blunt, worn, inked, rounded, chunky.
A monoline slab-serif design with broad proportions and compact, squared counters, drawn with softly rounded corners and slightly swollen terminals. The strokes show subtle irregularity and edge wear, creating an inked, lightly distressed print texture rather than crisp geometric outlines. Serifs are blocky and bracketless, joins are sturdy, and the overall rhythm is even and mechanical, with consistent spacing and a steady baseline feel.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a mechanical, printed character is desirable—posters, cover lines, pull quotes, and display copy. It also works effectively for branding elements like labels, packaging, and signage that benefit from a vintage utilitarian texture.
The font conveys a practical, no-nonsense tone with a vintage office and workshop flavor. Its lightly battered texture suggests paper, ink, and machinery, lending an archival, documentary mood that feels authentic and lived-in rather than polished.
The design appears intended to evoke typed and printed ephemera with a subtly worn surface, balancing legibility with an intentionally imperfect, ink-on-paper finish. Its broad, sturdy construction prioritizes clarity and impact while preserving a distinctly analog character.
Uppercase forms read bold and blocky, while lowercase maintains simple, functional shapes with clear differentiation (notably in forms like a, g, and t). Numerals are sturdy and straightforward, matching the same slightly roughened edge quality for a cohesive, stamped look.