Slab Monoline Sova 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, posters, labels, typewriter, vintage, utilitarian, friendly, print nostalgia, text utility, analog texture, rugged warmth, rounded serifs, inked edges, soft terminals, compact lowercase, open counters.
A monoline slab-serif with sturdy, rounded bracketed serifs and softly blunted terminals that mimic ink spread or worn metal type. Strokes stay fairly even throughout, while subtle irregularities at joins and ends add texture and a lightly distressed, printed feel. Proportions are compact in the lowercase, with a relatively low x-height and clear ascender/descender presence; capitals feel steady and slightly wide-set. Counters are generally open and readable, and the numerals share the same sturdy, workmanlike construction with gently curved forms.
Well-suited for editorial layouts, book or zine typography, and any setting aiming for a typewritten/printed ambiance. It can also work effectively on packaging, labels, menus, and poster copy where a sturdy slab-serif voice and a touch of analog texture help establish authenticity and warmth.
The overall tone is classic and practical, recalling typewriter and letterpress ephemera. Its softened edges and slight roughness keep it approachable and human rather than clinical, lending a nostalgic, editorial character.
The design appears aimed at evoking traditional printed matter—typewriter or letterpress—while keeping an even, dependable stroke structure for readable continuous text. The rounded slab serifs and subtly worn edges suggest an intentional balance between sturdiness and approachable, human texture.
The texture is consistent across the alphabet and figures, giving paragraphs a cohesive, lightly mottled rhythm. The bold serifs create strong baselines and clear word shapes, while the compact lowercase encourages a dense, text-forward color on the page.