Slab Monoline Tuka 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book text, captions, forms, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, bookish, space saving, readability, print utility, typewriter feel, editorial tone, slab serif, condensed, monoline, bracketed serifs, tall ascenders.
A condensed slab-serif with monoline strokes and compact, vertical proportions. Serifs are sturdy and slightly bracketed, giving terminals a firm, stamped finish without high stroke modulation. Curves are narrow and controlled, counters are tight, and overall spacing feels economical, producing a dense, upright text color. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, while capitals are tall and narrow with a consistent, disciplined rhythm across the set.
Well-suited to space-conscious typography such as editorial columns, compact body text, captions, and informational layouts. The sturdy serifs and consistent stroke weight also make it a good fit for forms, labels, and printed matter where an efficient, no-nonsense voice is desired.
The font conveys a pragmatic, typewriter-adjacent tone—matter-of-fact, slightly vintage, and editorial. Its narrow build and sturdy slab serifs suggest paperwork, cataloging, and utilitarian printing, with a restrained personality rather than decorative flourish.
Likely designed to deliver a compact slab-serif voice that remains clear and consistent in continuous reading, prioritizing economy of width and steady rhythm over expressive contrast. The overall construction suggests an intent to echo practical printing and typewritten conventions while staying usable for modern text setting.
In the samples, the condensed width increases line economy and creates a strong vertical cadence, while the slab serifs help keep letterforms distinct at text sizes. Numerals and punctuation match the same firm, monoline construction, supporting a consistent page texture.