Slab Monoline Rihi 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, pull quotes, retro, friendly, robust, informal, editorial, emphasis, readability, vintage tone, strong texture, approachability, bracketed, rounded, soft, sturdy, lively.
A robust italic slab-serif with mostly even stroke weight and rounded, bracketed joins that soften the heavy structure. Serifs are short and blocky, often with curved terminals, creating a chunky, ink-friendly silhouette. The italics have a clear forward slant and a lively rhythm, with subtly varied character widths and open counters that keep the texture readable. Lowercase forms are compact and energetic, with a single-story “a” and “g” and a deep, looped “j” descender; numerals are similarly weighty and slightly condensed in feel.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium editorial passages where a strong, italic voice is desired. It works well for posters, packaging, and branding that want a retro-influenced, sturdy tone, and it can also serve effectively for pull quotes or subheads that need emphasis without relying on high contrast.
The overall tone is warm and confident, blending a vintage print sensibility with an approachable, slightly playful voice. Its heft and rounded detailing suggest durability and comfort rather than sharp precision, making it feel personable and expressive in running text.
The design appears intended to deliver an emphatic italic with slab-serif solidity and a softened, print-like finish. It aims for high impact and consistent color while maintaining friendly readability through rounded shaping and open interior spaces.
Spacing appears moderately tight with strong word-shape, producing a dark, even color on the page. Curved strokes (C, O, S) read smooth and full, while diagonals and joins (K, M, N, V, W) stay sturdy and stable, reinforcing the font’s solid editorial presence.