Slab Monoline Pobu 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, workmanlike, robustness, space economy, print texture, clarity, slab serif, rounded serifs, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact.
A compact slab-serif with sturdy, mostly uniform stroke weight and pronounced rectangular serifs that read slightly softened at the corners. Curves are built with broad, steady arcs and tight apertures, giving letters a dense, economical footprint while keeping counters open enough for text. Terminals and joins show subtle squaring and occasional notches that suggest an inked, mechanical rhythm rather than a sharp, geometric finish. Figures and capitals maintain a consistent, upright stance with straightforward proportions and a firm baseline presence.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book or magazine typography, and compact headline settings where a firm, sturdy serif texture is desired. It also fits labels, packaging, and poster work that benefits from a retro, typewriter-adjacent voice and strong letterform presence.
The overall tone feels practical and matter-of-fact, with a vintage office and print-shop flavor. Its sturdy slabs and compact widths lend a no-nonsense voice that can read as archival, procedural, or editorial—more functional than elegant.
Likely designed to deliver a robust, compact slab-serif texture with a mechanical, printed feel—prioritizing consistency, economy of space, and clear rhythm across text and display sizes.
The face shows a consistent rhythm across cases, with relatively tight spacing and a slightly condensed impression that helps lines pack efficiently. The slab treatment stays prominent even at smaller sizes, producing a crisp, stamped look in headings and a steady texture in paragraphs.