Slab Monoline Jivy 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, typewriter, rugged, vintage, utilitarian, western, retro print, rugged display, typewriter feel, strong impact, inked, distressed, blocky, blunt, compressed.
A compact slab-serif design with heavy, blunt terminals and mostly uniform stroke weight. Letterforms feel slightly irregular, with subtly rough edges and uneven curves that mimic worn printing or ink spread. Counters are tight and the overall texture is dense, while the serifs read as sturdy blocks rather than delicate brackets. Widths vary by character, but the set maintains a consistent rhythm and strong vertical emphasis.
Well-suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, labels, and signage where a vintage, print-worn texture is desirable. It can work for brief editorial callouts or subheads, but the dense interior spaces and strong texture make it more effective for display than extended reading.
The font conveys a tough, workmanlike tone with a clear retro/analog flavor. Its slightly distressed impression evokes old typewriters, rubber stamps, and weathered signage, giving text a gritty, dependable presence rather than a polished one.
The design appears intended to recreate the assertive look of robust slab-serif printing with a lightly worn, analog finish. It prioritizes strong presence and characterful texture while keeping forms straightforward and readable.
In the sample text, the heavy weight creates a strong typographic color and holds together well at display sizes. The irregularities are controlled—enough to add character without collapsing legibility—though the dense counters suggest extra breathing room may help in longer passages.