Slab Monoline Riha 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, retro, playful, punchy, western, friendly, display impact, retro tone, approachability, signage feel, rounded serifs, soft corners, bracketed, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, slanted slab serif with broadly rounded terminals and thick, softly bracketed serifs that read as cushion-like blocks. Strokes stay largely even in weight, with smooth curves and minimal sharp corners, creating a compact, sturdy silhouette. Counters are open and generous for the weight, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with slightly varied letter widths and a consistent forward lean that keeps lines moving.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, labels, and bold branding moments where a friendly retro voice is desired. It can also work for short callouts or subheads, especially when you want emphasis with a softer edge than a hard-edged slab serif.
The face feels upbeat and nostalgic, mixing a bold, poster-like presence with a warm, approachable softness. Its rounded slabs and italic motion give it a jaunty, old-fashioned character that can suggest mid-century display printing or casual western signage without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, rounded slab structure and an italicized bounce, prioritizing charm and visibility over understated text neutrality.
At smaller sizes the heavy joins and rounded detailing can compress interior space, so it reads best where its chunky serifs and lively slant have room to show. Numerals match the same soft, robust construction and maintain the same confident, headline-friendly color.