Slab Monoline Rihi 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sportswear, retro, sporty, friendly, assertive, informal, compact impact, retro flavor, friendly emphasis, energetic slant, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, soft corners, compact, ink-trap feel.
A compact italic slab with sturdy, rounded serifs and largely uniform stroke thickness. The letterforms lean consistently and have a bouncy rhythm, with softened corners and subtly bulbous joins that keep the texture dark but not rigid. Counters are fairly open for the width, and many terminals end in blunted, rounded wedges, giving the face a slightly “cushioned” slab look. Numerals follow the same slanted, heavy-set construction, reading clearly with strong silhouettes.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks where a strong, compact italic voice is desirable—posters, packaging, labels, and branding systems that want a retro-leaning, energetic presence. It can work for brief text accents or pull quotes, though the dense weight and slant are most effective at display sizes.
The overall tone feels energetic and approachable—more casual than formal—while still projecting confidence and impact. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest vintage display typography with a playful, sporty edge.
The design appears intended to deliver bold, space-efficient impact with an italicized, upbeat rhythm, pairing slab structure with softened terminals for a friendlier, more contemporary feel.
In text, the heavy color and tight set create a continuous, poster-like stripe, with the slab serifs helping word shapes stay anchored despite the italic angle. The design’s softened detailing reduces sharpness and adds a warm, slightly nostalgic finish.