Slab Monoline Jima 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sturdy slab-serif with monoline weight and generously rounded corners that soften its otherwise blocky construction. Serifs are short, blunt, and bracketed into the stems, giving each letter a stamped, slightly cushioned look rather than a sharp, chiselled one. Curves are broad and open, counters stay clear at text sizes, and joins show subtle swelling that reads like inking or impression. The overall rhythm is even and confident, with a mild, naturalistic irregularity in shapes that keeps it from feeling strictly geometric.
Works well for posters, headlines, and packaging where a robust slab-serif texture is desirable. It also suits editorial pull quotes, labels, and signage that benefit from a clear, no-nonsense rhythm and a subtly vintage, printed feel.
The tone feels typewriter-adjacent and archival, suggesting paperwork, labels, and printed forms, but with a warmer, more approachable voice than a strict mono. Its rounded slabs and sturdy strokes convey reliability and practicality, while the slightly “pressed” texture adds a nostalgic, workshop-made character.
Likely designed to evoke a practical print tradition—typewriter and rubber-stamp cues—while remaining highly legible and visually steady in modern layouts. The rounded slabs and monoline build prioritize durability and clarity, with a touch of analog warmth.
In the sample text, the bold presence holds together well in dense paragraphs, with strong word shapes and clear punctuation. Numerals and caps carry the same blunt, rounded slab language, and the overall impression favors solidity and readability over refinement.