Slab Monoline Ruta 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: typewriter styling, packaging, posters, headlines, editorial, typewriter, vintage, friendly, informal, retro utility, warm readability, mechanical rhythm, print mimicry, slab serif, rounded serifs, soft terminals, bracketed serifs, oblique stress.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, monoline strokes and softened, bracketed serifs that read as gently rounded rather than sharp. Letterforms are broad and open, with generous counters and a steady, mechanical rhythm that stays consistent from caps through figures. Curves and joins are slightly eased, giving the shapes a smooth, inked feel, while the numerals follow the same robust, readable construction as the letters.
Well-suited to projects seeking a typewritten or vintage editorial flavor: book and magazine styling, pull quotes, posters, and packaging. The sturdy slabs and even stroke weight also make it a practical choice for labels, forms, and other layouts that benefit from a steady, structured texture.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and retro, balancing utilitarian structure with a personable warmth. Its slant adds motion and informality, making it feel lively rather than strictly technical.
Likely drawn to evoke classic mechanical typography—typewriter and mid-century print—while staying clean and legible through uniform strokes and simplified detailing. The softened slabs and slant suggest an intention to combine reliability with a more casual, expressive voice.
The design emphasizes consistency and repeatable spacing, which reinforces a measured, tabular texture in blocks of text. The slab serifs are visually prominent but kept friendly through rounded shaping, helping the face remain approachable at display sizes and in longer lines.