Slab Monoline Tumu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, body text, book typography, ui text, forms, typewriter, bookish, vintage, no-nonsense, workmanlike, readability, text setting, utility, classic feel, slab serif, bracketed serifs, soft corners, robust, readable.
A sturdy slab-serif with mostly uniform stroke weight and gently bracketed, rectangular serifs. Curves are broad and open, terminals feel slightly softened, and joins stay clean and uncluttered. The uppercase has clear, classic proportions while the lowercase maintains an even rhythm with straightforward, highly legible forms. Numerals are simple and consistent, matching the face’s utilitarian texture and steady spacing.
Well suited for editorial and long-form reading where a firm, steady serif can improve scanning and structure. It also works for functional typography—interfaces, tables, labels, and documents—where legibility and a consistent typographic color are priorities.
The overall tone is practical and quietly nostalgic, evoking typewriter and editorial traditions without feeling overly ornate. It reads as dependable and plainspoken, with a calm, methodical voice suited to information-heavy settings.
The letterforms suggest an intention to deliver a reliable, text-forward slab serif with a measured, traditional feel. It appears designed to balance a classic, slightly typewriter-adjacent personality with straightforward readability in paragraphs and mixed-case settings.
The design emphasizes clarity over flair: counters stay open, strokes avoid sharp contrast, and the slab serifs provide a confident baseline that holds up well in continuous text. The texture in paragraphs appears even and controlled, supporting comfortable long-form reading.