Typewriter Ekri 9 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, titles, signage, retro, analog, worn, quirky, folksy, typewriter feel, vintage texture, human warmth, print realism, inked, irregular, soft serifed, rounded terminals, handwrought.
A monolinear, monospaced design with soft, bracket-like slab serifs and gently rounded terminals. Strokes show deliberate irregularity and slight wobble, creating an inked, stamped feel rather than crisp digital geometry. Counters are open and roomy, curves are slightly squarish, and joins often bulge subtly, reinforcing a lightly distressed, mechanical impression. The overall rhythm is even and readable, with consistent character widths and modest, friendly detailing across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited for editorial pull quotes, book or zine styling, and packaging that benefits from an authentic typed texture. It also works for posters, headings, and signage where a retro, humanized mechanical look can carry the visual identity without feeling overly formal.
The font conveys a nostalgic, analog tone—like typed copy that’s been used, handled, and re-inked over time. Its mild roughness and softened edges add warmth and personality, lending an approachable, lived-in voice that feels both practical and characterful.
The design appears intended to emulate typewritten output with a subtly worn, ink-imperfect finish, balancing dependable monospaced structure with organic irregularities for added warmth. Its softened slabs and consistent spacing suggest a focus on legibility and period character rather than pristine neutrality.
In the sample text, the texture remains visible at paragraph sizes, where small nicks, uneven stroke edges, and softened serifs create a steady “type on paper” grain. Numerals and punctuation match the same gently imperfect drawing, helping long lines maintain a consistent, authentic typewritten color.