Slab Monoline Tupe 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: typewriter styling, editorial text, packaging labels, posters, headlines, typewriter, editorial, vintage, utilitarian, bookish, space saving, typewriter flavor, print texture, sturdy readability, condensed, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, ink-trap feel, slightly irregular.
A condensed slab-serif with monoline strokes and compact proportions, giving the letters a tall, economical footprint. Stems are straight and sturdy, while joins and corners are softened with subtle rounding that keeps the texture from feeling rigid. The slab serifs are firm and rectangular with small bracket-like transitions, and terminals often end in slightly bulbous, inked-looking shapes that suggest mechanical printing. Overall spacing is tight but readable, producing an even, vertically driven rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Well suited for projects seeking a typewriter or archival feel in compact widths, such as editorial pull quotes, book jackets, labels, and vintage-inspired packaging. It can also work for narrow headlines or posters where space is limited but a sturdy, readable slab presence is desired.
The overall tone feels typewriter-like and archival, with a practical, no-nonsense voice that still carries a touch of nostalgia. Its narrow stance and sturdy slabs evoke documents, labels, and editorial typography rather than polished corporate minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed slab-serif that reads clearly while referencing mechanical printing and typewritten texture. It balances uniform stroke strength with softened details to keep dense text from feeling harsh, aiming for a practical, period-tinged voice.
In running text the condensed structure creates a strong vertical cadence, and the modest irregularities in curves and terminals add a lightly worn, printed character. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright logic and match the letterforms’ sturdy, workmanlike color on the page.