Slab Monoline Tupa 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, reports, labels, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, workmanlike, readability, economy, durability, document tone, print utility, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, crisp, compact, texty.
A compact slab-serif with mostly uniform stroke weight and modest, bracketed serifs that read as sturdy and functional. Curves are slightly squared-off and the joins show a subtle ink-trap/pressed-ink character, giving counters a tight, economical feel. The uppercase is clean and fairly classical in construction, while the lowercase includes a single-storey g and a simple, legible a, reinforcing an oldstyle-meets-machined rhythm. Figures are straightforward and lining in feel, with clear, open shapes and minimal modulation.
Works well for editorial and long-form settings where a compact serif can maintain legibility and consistent texture. Its sturdy slabs and restrained detailing suit utilitarian print uses such as reports, manuals, captions, labels, and packaging copy, and it can also add a vintage-document voice to headlines.
The overall tone is practical and no-nonsense, with a noticeable typewriter/document flavor. It feels archival and editorial—more about clarity and authority than elegance—while the squared details add a faint industrial, stamped quality.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, space-efficient slab serif with a slightly mechanical, typewriter-adjacent imprint. The emphasis is on stable structure, consistent rhythm, and clear word shapes for practical reading contexts.
Spacing appears even and compact, producing a steady gray texture in paragraphs. Distinctive letterforms like the Q with a firm tail and a broad, stable W add personality without becoming decorative.