Slab Monoline Potu 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, typewriter, western, vintage, utilitarian, rugged, sturdy voice, retro tone, high legibility, compact set, bracketed, squared, inked, poster-ready, compact.
This typeface features sturdy slab serifs with a noticeably bracketed connection into stems, giving letters a solid, stamped look. Strokes are largely even in thickness, with squared terminals and small flare-like slab feet that keep forms crisp and assertive. Counters are moderately open and the overall spacing feels compact, producing a dense, steady rhythm in text. The lowercase shows straightforward, workmanlike shapes with a two-storey “a” and simple, vertical “i/j” with round dots, while figures are stout and highly legible.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks that want a bold, old-style voice without high-contrast refinement. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage where compact width and strong serif structure help maintain clarity and impact at a range of sizes.
The overall tone is practical and nostalgic, evoking typewritten ephemera, old posters, and frontier or industrial labeling. Its sturdy slabs and compact color read as confident and no-nonsense, with a slightly rough-and-ready character rather than a polished editorial feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice with a typewriter/poster sensibility—strong outlines, compact proportions, and uniform strokes that prioritize legibility and punch over delicacy.
Serifs are prominent enough to act as visual anchors, helping lines track cleanly in display sizes while still holding together in longer samples. The letterforms lean toward condensed proportions, and the consistent stroke weight creates an even typographic color across mixed-case text and numerals.