Slab Monoline Tulo 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, editorial, vintage, industrial, circus, western, typewriter, space-saving, retro display, printlike texture, strong impact, condensed, slab serif, monoline, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy, mostly monoline strokes and compact counters. The serifs are prominent and often softly bracketed, giving the letters a carved, stamped quality rather than a sharp geometric finish. Curves are slightly flattened and squarish, with tight apertures and a consistent vertical rhythm; overall spacing feels economical and dense. Figures follow the same narrow, sturdy construction, with clear, high-contrast silhouettes driven by shape rather than stroke modulation.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, and attention-grabbing subheads where condensed width is an advantage. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a vintage or industrial voice. In longer text, it reads most comfortably at larger sizes due to its tight apertures and dense rhythm.
The face projects a vintage, workmanlike tone—suggestive of letterpress, signage, and old showbills. Its narrow build and emphatic slabs add a touch of theatricality, reading as both utilitarian and slightly nostalgic. The overall impression is confident and punchy without feeling refined or delicate.
The design appears aimed at delivering a compact, high-impact slab-serif look that recalls traditional printing and signage while staying straightforward and sturdy. Its narrow proportions and emphatic serifs suggest it was built to maximize presence in limited horizontal space.
Many glyphs show subtly softened corners and small asymmetries that enhance an analog, printed feel. The condensed proportions create strong vertical emphasis, making long lines feel tightly packed and poster-like.