Slab Monoline Rato 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, typewriter, vintage, literary, workshop, utilitarian, typewriter feel, vintage tone, rugged texture, everyday legibility, bracketed, rounded, inky, textured, sturdy.
A slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed terminals and mostly uniform stroke weight, softened by subtly rounded corners. The forms lean slightly condensed in feel, with compact counters and a steady, even rhythm across lines. Edges show a mild roughness/inked texture that suggests impression or typewriter-like output rather than crisp digital geometry. Uppercase proportions are straightforward and workmanlike, while the lowercase stays clear and consistent, with a single-storey g and a simple, readable construction overall.
It performs well for editorial and book-like text where a classic, typed atmosphere is desired, and it can also add character to packaging, menus, and identity systems that benefit from a tactile, utilitarian voice. At larger sizes, the textured edges and slab details become a strong stylistic feature for posters and headlines.
The font conveys a practical, analog character—evoking typed pages, workshop labels, and mid-century print ephemera. Its slightly worn texture adds warmth and authenticity, balancing seriousness with a casual, lived-in tone.
The design appears intended to capture the dependable structure of a slab-serif while introducing a typewritten/printed roughness for a more human, analog finish. It prioritizes legibility and steady rhythm, using texture and bracketed slabs to create personality without sacrificing clarity.
Serifs are thick and supportive, with small bracketing that keeps joins from feeling abrupt. Numerals share the same rugged, slightly irregular finish, helping the whole set feel cohesive in text. The overall color on the page is solid and dark without relying on high contrast for structure.