Typewriter Fihu 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: body text, labels, posters, packaging, editorial, retro, utilitarian, analog, workmanlike, quirky, typewriter mimicry, vintage texture, documentary tone, printed wear, slab serif, inked, soft corners, irregular, rounded terminals.
A monoline, slab‑serif letterform with compact proportions and sturdy verticals. Strokes end in blunt, softly rounded terminals, and the serifs read as squared, typewriter-like feet rather than sharp brackets. Subtle irregularities—slight wobble in curves, uneven ink spread, and mildly distorted joins—create a printed, slightly worn texture while keeping the overall rhythm consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
It performs well for short to medium passages where a typewritten voice is desired, such as editorial pull quotes, captions, and story text with a retro tone. The sturdy shapes also suit packaging, labels, menus, and posters that benefit from a tactile, printed look and consistent character spacing.
The font conveys an analog, mechanical tone reminiscent of typed documents and stamped labels, with a lightly imperfect finish that feels human and lived-in. Its blunt serifs and inky edges add a vintage, utilitarian character suited to nostalgia-driven or archival aesthetics.
The design appears intended to emulate typewritten output with a slightly inked, imperfect edge—capturing mechanical regularity while introducing subtle wear for authenticity. The slab construction and restrained contrast aim for dependable readability paired with a distinctive vintage texture.
Counters are generally open and rounded, with sturdy bowls and a modestly compact, boxy feel in capitals. Numerals follow the same sturdy slab treatment and keep a consistent, no-nonsense texture that reads well in continuous text while preserving the intentionally imperfect impression.