Slab Monoline Tulo 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, signage, headlines, logotypes, packaging, western, vintage, playful, rustic, poster, attention, nostalgia, impact, character, tuscan, bracketed, woodtype, condensed, chunky.
This typeface is tightly condensed with sturdy, nearly uniform strokes and prominent slab-like serifs. Terminals are squared and heavy, with short bracketed joins that give the serifs a carved, woodtype feel. Curves are slightly irregular and softened, creating a subtly distressed, hand-pressed texture without becoming rough or fragmented. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is vertical and emphatic, producing strong color in lines of text.
It performs best in display settings where its condensed width and heavy serifs can create impact—headlines, posters, event flyers, and storefront-style signage. It can also suit branding and packaging that aim for a vintage or rustic character, especially when set with generous tracking or at larger sizes.
The design conveys a classic showbill and frontier-era atmosphere, mixing a tough, utilitarian backbone with a hint of whimsy. Its narrow stance and chunky serifs suggest vintage signage, saloon posters, and old printing traditions, lending a nostalgic, theatrical tone.
The letterforms appear intended to echo condensed woodtype and slab-serif poster faces: economical in width, strong in presence, and expressive through chunky serifs and slightly irregular curves. The overall design prioritizes attention-grabbing texture and period flavor over quiet, continuous reading.
Uppercase forms stay tall and rigid, while lowercase adds more personality through lively joins and compact bowls. Numerals match the condensed proportions and keep the same blocky, poster-ready presence, helping maintain a consistent texture across mixed content.