Slab Monoline Sogi 10 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A compact slab-serif with gently bracketed, rounded serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with slightly softened joins and subtle irregularities that give the outlines an inked, printed feel rather than a rigid geometric build. Counters are relatively open for the width, and the curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls) are smooth with modest modulation at terminals. The lowercase shows clear, traditional forms with a single-storey a and g, a modestly tall ascender rhythm, and simple, sturdy numerals that match the same softened slab treatment.
Well-suited to editorial text where a classic slab serif texture is desired, especially for short to medium-length reading sizes. It can also work effectively in book covers, packaging, and poster typography that benefits from a vintage, typewriter-adjacent voice. The compact proportions make it useful when horizontal space is limited while still keeping a readable, steady paragraph color.
The overall tone reads as typewriter-like and literary, with a warm, slightly handmade character. It feels nostalgic and approachable, balancing utilitarian clarity with a touch of charm in the rounded slabs and gently uneven rhythm.
The design appears intended to evoke printed and typewritten slab-serif traditions with a softer, more personable finish. It aims for dependable readability and an even text rhythm while injecting subtle character through rounded slabs, gentle bracketing, and lightly irregular details.
Serifs appear consistently rounded and lightly bracketed across caps and lowercase, which keeps the texture even in paragraphs. The font maintains a steady color on the page, while small idiosyncrasies in curves and terminals add personality without turning decorative.