Typewriter Jiki 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, postcards, retro, rugged, playful, analog, punchy, aged print, analog texture, vintage typing, bold impact, quirky character, slab serif, rounded, blunted, inky, distressed.
A heavy, monoline typewriter face with chunky slab-like terminals and rounded, blunted corners. The letterforms show deliberate irregularity: edges wobble slightly, counters vary subtly, and ink traps/filled-in spots appear in places, creating an uneven, printed texture. Shapes are compact and sturdy, with broad shoulders and short joins; the lowercase is simple and workmanlike with single-storey forms, and punctuation-like details (such as the i-dot) are thick and soft. Overall rhythm is steady and mechanical, but the outlines retain a worn, hand-inked feel.
Works best for short-to-medium text where its strong texture is an asset: posters, display headlines, packaging, labels, and retro-themed branding. It also suits book covers, title cards, and editorial callouts that want an analog, typed-on-paper impression rather than a clean digital look.
The font conveys a vintage, tactile tone—like a well-used ribbon striking paper with a bit too much ink. It feels informal and characterful, leaning toward quirky and nostalgic rather than clinical, with a slightly gritty, lived-in attitude.
Designed to emulate the impact of mechanical typing with a deliberately imperfect imprint, combining stout slabs and monoline construction with worn edges and inky irregularities to add personality and authenticity.
The distressed contouring and occasional interior blemishes become more prominent in paragraph settings, giving blocks of text a dark, textured color. Its stout slabs and rounded joins keep it friendly and readable at larger sizes, while the heavy massing can make dense copy feel intentionally rough and emphatic.