Pixel Ehba 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: pixel ui, game ui, retro titles, hud text, scoreboards, retro, arcade, 8-bit, techy, playful, screen mimicry, retro computing, ui clarity, low-res authenticity, monochrome, blocky, grid-fit, angular, crisp.
A blocky, bitmap-style design built from square pixels with crisp, stair-stepped diagonals and hard corners throughout. Strokes are largely uniform and grid-aligned, with simplified counters and minimal interior detail to preserve clarity at small sizes. Proportions lean tall, with compact bowls and straight-sided stems; rounded forms (like O/C/S) are rendered as angular, stepped outlines. Numerals and capitals follow the same modular construction for a consistent, screen-like rhythm.
Well-suited to pixel-art interfaces, in-game menus, overlays, and small headline treatments where a bitmap aesthetic is desired. It can also work for posters, labels, and branding that aims for an 8-bit or lo-fi computing tone, especially when set at sizes that preserve the grid texture.
The font reads as unmistakably retro-digital, evoking classic game HUDs, terminal readouts, and early home-computer graphics. Its pixel geometry gives it a playful, utilitarian energy that feels technical without becoming sterile.
The design appears intended to replicate classic low-resolution screen lettering with a consistent, grid-fit system that prioritizes legibility and stylistic authenticity over smooth curves. It balances compact, modular construction with recognizable letterforms for practical use in UI-like text settings.
Curves are intentionally squared off and diagonals resolve into short stepped segments, producing a distinctive “scanline-era” texture in text blocks. The overall color is dark and even, and the tight pixel joins create sharp silhouettes that hold up well against high-contrast backgrounds.