Slab Monoline Tulu 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, labels, vintage, editorial, quirky, friendly, handmade, space saving, retro flavor, print texture, bold voice, condensed, slab serif, typewriter-esque, soft terminals, ink-trap feel.
This is a condensed slab-serif with largely even stroke weight and a slightly irregular, printed texture. Serifs are blunt and squared, often with softened corners, giving the forms a sturdy, stamp-like presence rather than a crisp geometric finish. Curves are narrow and taut, counters are compact, and the overall rhythm is tight, with small departures in stroke endings and joins that add a subtle handmade/inky character. Numerals follow the same compact proportions, with simple, legible construction and minimal contrast.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and display settings where condensed width helps fit long phrases and the textured slabs add character. It can also work for short editorial passages, pull quotes, menus, labels, and packaging where a vintage, print-forward voice is desired.
The tone reads nostalgic and editorial, evoking typewriter and letterpress contexts without fully imitating either. Its condensed stance and slightly roughened details make it feel energetic and a bit playful, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, attention-getting slab serif with a subtle analog feel—combining sturdy, uniform strokes with small irregularities to suggest ink and impression while remaining readable and structured.
Uppercase forms are tall and compact with assertive slab terminals; lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike build with occasional quirky moments in curves and hooks. The overall color on the page is dark and even, suited to short bursts of text where texture is a feature rather than a distraction.