Slab Monoline Sova 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: typewriter styling, headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, typewriter, vintage, warm, approachable, print nostalgia, warm utility, editorial voice, retro branding, slab serif, bracketed serifs, soft corners, inked texture, rounded terminals.
A monoline slab-serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and softly rounded corners that give the letters a slightly inked, stamped feel. Strokes are generally even, with modest flare at joins and terminals, and the overall rhythm is lively rather than rigid. Uppercase forms are sturdy and a bit condensed in places, while the lowercase shows compact bowls and straightforward construction, keeping texture consistent across words. Numerals are bold and legible, with rounded shapes and sturdy feet that match the serif treatment.
Works well for typewriter-inspired layouts, short headlines, pull quotes, and editorial titling where a sturdy serif with personality is desired. It can also support packaging and poster work that benefits from a vintage print voice, while remaining clear enough for brief text passages and captions.
The design evokes classic typewriter and letterpress typography, blending utilitarian clarity with a friendly, nostalgic tone. Its softened edges and sturdy slabs feel informal and human, suggesting authenticity and a handmade touch without becoming decorative.
The font appears designed to capture the pragmatic structure of slab serifs while introducing softened, inked contours that recall mechanical printing. The goal seems to be dependable readability paired with an evocative, retro texture that adds character in display and branding contexts.
Spacing and proportions create an even, readable color in text, while the distinctive slab terminals add character at larger sizes. The slightly irregular, ink-trap-like rounding at corners contributes to a tactile print impression, especially noticeable in the sample text.