Slab Monoline Tuli 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon Slab' by Emtype Foundry; 'General Merchandise JNL', 'Ranch Hand JNL', and 'Tabloid News' by Jeff Levine; 'Mr Palker' by Letterhead Studio-YG; 'Antique Condensed' by Wooden Type Fonts; and 'Megalito Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, vintage, industrial, poster, space saving, vintage feel, high impact, signage style, condensed, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, rugged.
A condensed, heavy display face with slab-like terminals and mostly uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are tall and compact, with tight internal counters and a strong vertical rhythm. Serifs are blocky with subtle bracketing, and many joins show small notches/ink-trap-like cuts that add texture and help keep apertures from closing at bold sizes. Curves are slightly squared-off, giving the overall silhouette a sturdy, stamped look rather than a smooth, geometric one.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks where a strong condensed presence is needed. It can also work well on packaging and labels to evoke vintage or Western-inspired cues, especially at medium to large sizes where the internal notches and tight counters stay legible.
The font conveys a frontier-meets-factory tone: confident, rugged, and a little nostalgic. Its dense black presence and chiseled details suggest old signage, wanted posters, and utilitarian labeling, while still feeling crisp enough for modern display use.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while retaining a distinctive slab-serif voice. The notched joins and sturdy terminals suggest an intention to reference printed wood-type or stamped lettering, balancing bold visibility with characterful detailing.
Uppercase forms read especially commanding due to the narrow width and pronounced slab terminals, while the lowercase keeps a similarly compressed, workmanlike texture. Numerals match the same tall, compact proportions, maintaining a consistent color across mixed text.