Slab Monoline Tuma 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, pull quotes, packaging, posters, typewriter, editorial, literary, retro, quirky, print evocation, typewriter voice, editorial utility, vintage character, sturdy readability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, soft terminals, uneven rhythm.
This font is a compact slab serif with mostly even stroke weight and sturdy, square-ended serifs. Curves are slightly squarish and the joins feel softly bracketed, giving letters a solid, stamped presence rather than a sharp, modern one. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dark and consistent, with small idiosyncrasies in terminals and curves that introduce a subtly irregular rhythm in words. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, while capitals keep a firm, upright structure with a restrained, columnar stance.
It works well for short to medium text where a classic, printed voice is desired—book covers, editorial headlines, pull quotes, and posters. The strong slabs and tight, dense texture also suit packaging, labels, and identity systems that want a vintage or typewritten flavor while remaining legible.
The overall tone reads as typewriter-like and editorial, with a hint of handmade imperfection that feels vintage and a little quirky. It suggests printed matter—papers, labels, or bookish typography—more than sleek branding. The sturdiness of the slabs adds authority, while the slight irregularity keeps it approachable and characterful.
The design appears intended to evoke a robust, print-era slab serif—reminiscent of typewritten or stamped lettering—balancing dependable readability with subtle, humanized irregularities for character in display and editorial settings.
The figures appear sturdy and oldstyle-leaning in feel, matching the text face’s compact proportions. In longer lines, the texture stays even and dark, while the small quirks in letterforms (notably in diagonals and curved terminals) add personality without turning into novelty.