Slab Monoline Tupi 7 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, typewriter, bookish, retro, friendly, utilitarian, evoke print, add warmth, enhance legibility, vintage tone, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, irregularity.
A slab-serif text face with sturdy, bracketed serifs and largely even stroke weight. The outlines show gently rounded corners and slightly uneven, inked-looking edges that soften the geometry and keep it from feeling mechanical. Proportions are steady and readable, with open counters and clear apertures; the lowercase has a modest, workmanlike rhythm, and the numerals are simple and sturdy. Overall spacing feels comfortable and the letterforms keep a consistent, practical structure while allowing a touch of organic irregularity.
It works well for editorial typography, long-form reading, and book or zine layouts where a classic, slightly rustic texture is desirable. It can also serve effectively in posters, headlines, and packaging that aim for a vintage, crafted, or utilitarian feel without sacrificing legibility.
The tone is reminiscent of vintage typewriter and early printing, combining practicality with a warm, approachable character. Its slightly imperfect finish gives it a human, tactile quality—more nostalgic and literary than sleek or corporate.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional typewritten or letterpress-influenced printing through sturdy slabs and subtly irregular, inked contours, while remaining highly readable for continuous text.
In the sample text, the face maintains clarity at text sizes while preserving its distinctive soft-edged, stamped/printed texture. The slab serifs and sturdy stems help the forms hold together, while the rounded joins and terminals keep the color from becoming harsh.