Typewriter Ikba 13 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Typewriter Spool' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, editorial, retro, analog, gritty, playful, craft, typewriter feel, aged print, tactile texture, display impact, blunt serifs, inked, soft corners, irregular, stamped.
A heavy, monospaced roman with blunt slab-like terminals and softly rounded corners. Strokes are low-contrast and slightly swollen, with subtle irregularities that mimic ink spread or worn type, creating an uneven edge rather than crisp outlines. The letterforms are compact and sturdy, with generous interior counters where possible and a consistent, mechanical rhythm across the set. Figures and caps keep the same chunky, stamped presence, with occasional small quirks in curves and joins that reinforce the printed, tactile look.
Works well for short-form display such as posters, headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or label-style typography where a tactile, printed voice is desirable. It also suits editorial or UI moments that want a deliberate, machine-made feel without relying on ultra-clean geometry.
The overall tone feels retro and analog, like text produced on an older machine with a well-used ribbon. Its sturdy weight and slightly roughened edges give it a grounded, gritty character, while the rounded, friendly shapes keep it approachable and a bit playful.
The design appears intended to evoke mechanical typing and stamped printing, combining a robust, blocky skeleton with small imperfections to suggest wear and physical ink on paper. It prioritizes character and texture while keeping a consistent fixed-width structure for orderly setting.
Spacing reads deliberately uniform and cell-like, reinforcing a fixed-width, machine-set cadence. The design’s “wobble” is controlled rather than chaotic, so it retains legibility while still conveying texture and age.