Slab Monoline Pobi 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: typewriter styling, editorial text, packaging, posters, labels, typewriter, vintage, editorial, no-nonsense, workmanlike, utility, retro texture, compact readability, printlike tone, bracketed, sturdy, compact, ink-trap feel, texty.
A compact slab-serif design with sturdy, bracketed serifs and largely uniform stroke thickness. The letterforms are slightly condensed with tight counters and a firm vertical rhythm, giving words a dense, economical footprint. Terminals are blunt and squared-off, with subtly irregular joins and small notch-like details that create an inked, typewriter-like texture. Curves stay controlled and somewhat squared, and the overall silhouette reads sturdy and utilitarian rather than delicate.
It works well for vintage-leaning editorial typography, packaging and labels that want a typewritten or catalog sensibility, and posters where a compact slab can deliver impact without feeling overly ornamental. The strong vertical rhythm and sturdy serifs also suit short paragraphs, pull quotes, and headings where a dense, authoritative tone is desirable.
The font conveys a practical, archival tone—evoking typewritten documents, old catalog copy, and industrial-era printing. Its dense color and slightly roughened detailing lend it an honest, mechanical character that feels familiar and work-focused.
The design appears intended to capture the utilitarian feel of mechanical or printed matter while staying highly legible and compact. Its slab structure and subtly inked detailing suggest an aim for a robust, reliable texture that reads as both functional and characterful.
In running text the face builds a dark, even typographic color, with the condensed proportions and slab serifs contributing to strong word shapes. The numerals and capitals maintain the same blunt, compact stance, reinforcing a consistent, authoritative texture across mixed-case settings.