Slab Monoline Ruhi 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, quotations, invitations, packaging, vintage, literary, warm, handwrought, quirky, warmth, heritage, expressiveness, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, calligraphic, lively rhythm, textured.
An italic serif with chunky, slab-like bracketed feet and subtly tapered strokes that keep the color even while still feeling drawn. Forms lean consistently forward with rounded joins, softly flared terminals, and a slightly irregular, calligraphic edge that adds texture without becoming distressed. Proportions are moderately narrow with varied letter widths; counters stay open and readable, and the numerals follow the same organic, slanted rhythm.
Works well for short-to-medium passages where you want readable italic texture with character—editorial pull quotes, introductions, menus, and literary packaging. It also suits display settings such as book covers, event invitations, and branding that benefits from a classic yet approachable voice.
The overall tone is bookish and old-world, like an editorial italic that’s been warmed up by a pen. It feels personable and slightly quirky, balancing tradition with an informal, handcrafted energy.
Likely designed to evoke a traditional serif italic with slabbed anchoring, adding a hand-touched warmth and individuality while retaining enough structure for comfortable reading.
Capitals have a gentle, inscribed quality with sturdy serifs, while lowercase shapes show more cursive influence in the entry/exit strokes. The rhythm is lively rather than rigid, giving lines a flowing movement that suits expressive typography.