Slab Monoline Tuma 2 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, packaging, posters, branding, typewriter, utilitarian, vintage, authoritative, readability, density, durability, classic tone, workmanlike, bracketed serifs, high contrast joins, compact, crisp terminals, mechanical.
This typeface presents compact letterforms with sturdy slab serifs and largely even stroke weight. Serifs are bracketed and blocky, giving the outlines a firm, anchored feel while keeping counters fairly open for clarity. Curves are controlled and slightly condensed, with straight-sided stems and a measured rhythm across capitals and lowercase. The overall construction feels deliberate and mechanical, with crisp terminals and a consistent, no-nonsense texture in text settings.
It suits editorial typography, book or booklet text, and any layout that benefits from a compact, structured texture. The strong slab serifs also work well for packaging, labels, and poster headlines where a grounded, utilitarian presence is desired.
The font conveys a typewriter-adjacent, editorial tone—practical and matter-of-fact, with a subtle vintage imprint. Its solid slabs add authority and a touch of ruggedness, making it feel dependable rather than delicate or ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver robust readability with a disciplined, workmanlike voice. By pairing compact proportions with confident slab serifs and restrained detailing, it aims for an efficient text color that feels classic and practical.
Numerals are clear and sturdy, matching the slab-serif structure and maintaining a steady color line-to-line. In the sample text, the compact proportions create a dense, newspaper-like texture that reads as efficient and purposeful.