Slab Monoline Rako 5 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, labels, branding, typewriter, vintage, rugged, industrial, workmanlike, evoke type, add texture, maximize impact, maintain readability, slab serif, bracketed, inked, blunt, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with largely uniform stroke weight and chunky, bracketed terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed in feeling, with a modest x-height, round counters, and strong horizontal serifs that read as blunt and ink-trapping at the joins. Curves are slightly squared off in places, giving the shapes a stamped, mechanical regularity, while spacing and widths vary enough to keep a natural, text-like rhythm. Numerals are bold and utilitarian, matching the heavy serif treatment and consistent stroke behavior.
Well-suited to packaging, labels, signage, and poster headlines where a bold, vintage utilitarian texture is desirable. It can also work for short to medium passages—pull quotes, menus, or product copy—when you want a readable slab serif with a typewritten, industrial flavor.
The overall tone is typewriter-like and nostalgic, with a practical, no-nonsense voice. Its dark color and blunt slab detailing suggest archival documents, labels, and workwear graphics rather than delicate editorial typography.
Likely designed to evoke the reliability of mechanical printing and typewritten ephemera while remaining sturdy and readable. The slab serifs and inky joins prioritize strong presence and a classic, workmanlike texture in both display and text contexts.
The face maintains a consistent, inky presence with rounded shoulders and softened corners that prevent the heavy serifs from feeling overly sharp. It stays legible at text sizes while retaining a distinctive, slightly worn print character in larger settings.