Typewriter Arba 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: labels, posters, packaging, book covers, editorial accents, typewriter, vintage, worn, utilitarian, retro, typewriter mimic, analog texture, retro utility, blunt serifs, inked, irregularity, mechanical, sturdy.
A monospaced roman with sturdy, blunt slab-like terminals and softly rounded corners. Strokes are mostly even with minimal contrast, but the outlines show deliberate irregularities that mimic ink spread and worn metal type, giving edges a slightly rough, stamped finish. Counters are open and simple, and the overall rhythm is steady and grid-friendly, with compact curves and pragmatic, engineered shapes.
It works well for designs that benefit from a typed, document-like voice: product labels, packaging panels, poster headlines, and book-cover titling. In editorial layouts it can serve as an accent face for pull quotes or section markers where a tactile, utilitarian texture is desirable.
The font projects an analog, archival tone—like typed paperwork, field notes, or labels made with a well-used machine. Its small imperfections add warmth and authenticity without becoming overly distressed, balancing practicality with a subtle retro character.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of mechanical type while staying clean enough for repeated reading, using controlled roughness and blunt terminals to evoke age, authenticity, and printed materiality.
Uppercase forms feel firm and sign-like, while lowercase retains clear, straightforward silhouettes that hold together in text. Numerals follow the same sturdy, slightly weathered construction, reinforcing a consistent “printed by machine” impression across the set.