Slab Monoline Riha 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, playful, bold, friendly, impact, nostalgia, emphasis, display, bracketed, rounded, soft, compact, chunky.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a sturdy, monoline build. Strokes are thick and broadly consistent, with softly bracketed slab terminals that read as rounded, almost pillow-like feet and caps. Counters are relatively small and apertures are tight, creating dense color and strong impact. Curves are smooth and full, joins are robust, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with a pronounced forward slant across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense weight and slab terminals can read clearly—such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short promotional copy. It can also work for signage or labels when generous spacing and line height are available to prevent the bold texture from feeling cramped.
The overall tone feels retro and exuberant, with a sporty, headline-ready confidence. Its chunky slabs and lively italic motion give it a friendly, slightly nostalgic voice reminiscent of classic advertising and team or event graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width while keeping letterforms approachable through rounded slabs and smooth curves. The italic slant adds momentum and emphasis, positioning it for expressive, attention-grabbing typography rather than quiet text setting.
Uppercase forms tend toward compact, sign-painting-like silhouettes with prominent slab endings, while lowercase maintains a consistent forward motion and sturdy texture. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and terminal treatment, supporting cohesive display setting.