MegaMegaTypeType
A typewriter-inspired serif from the Photo-Lettering archive, digitised by Erik van Blokland in 2011, retaining the textured irregularity of ribbon and paper whilst adopting proportional rather than uniform letter widths.
About
Originally drawn by Bill See, Whimsy belongs to the tradition of pre-desktop typewriter typefaces characterised by mono-weight strokes and an uneven, handmade quality. Van Blokland's 2011 digitisation preserves that playful, slightly worn texture whilst departing from the convention of uniform letter widths, making it more practical for contemporary use. The result suits a wide range of nostalgic or literary applications, from craft labels to legal drama titles.
Classification
A mono-weight serif modelled on typewriter lettering, preserving the uneven ribbon-and-paper texture of pre-desktop keyboard typefaces whilst adopting modern proportional spacing rather than strict monospacing.