Slab Monoline Rata 6 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, branding, labels, typewriter, industrial, workmanlike, retro, utilitarian, typewriter feel, print texture, rugged clarity, vintage utility, slab serif, rounded serifs, bracketed serifs, ink traps, soft corners.
A sturdy slab serif with monoline-like stroke weight and broad proportions. Serifs are heavy and gently rounded with small bracket transitions, giving terminals a cushioned, stamped feel rather than sharp slab edges. Curves are generous and slightly squarish, counters stay open, and joins show subtle inking/ink-trap-like notches in places, which adds a mechanical, printed texture. Overall spacing is comfortable and the rhythm is steady, with a slightly irregular, humanized finish that reads as produced by a physical process.
Works well for editorial headlines and subheads where a sturdy slab presence is helpful, and for packaging, labels, and brand marks seeking a vintage-industrial or typewritten cue. The broad shapes and strong serifs also suit posters and short blocks of copy where texture and character are desirable.
The tone is practical and matter-of-fact, with a distinct typewriter and shop-sign character. Its soft slabs and mild roughness suggest archival documents, labels, and utilitarian printing—confident and approachable rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to echo typewriter or stamped-print aesthetics while maintaining the solidity and clarity of a contemporary slab serif. Its rounded slabs and subtle inking artifacts aim to provide a dependable, workmanlike texture that remains legible in continuous text.
Capitals feel robust and signage-like, while the lowercase retains clear, compact forms that hold together well in paragraphs. Numerals match the same blunt, rounded slab treatment, keeping a consistent voice across text and display settings.