Slab Monoline Ufry 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, display branding, vintage, whimsical, storybook, handcrafted, rustic, retro charm, warmth, display impact, handmade feel, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, low contrast, rounded joins, decorative ink-traps.
A slab-serif design with sturdy, mostly uniform strokes and pronounced, bracketed serifs. Terminals are softly rounded and often end in small bulb-like feet, giving the outlines a slightly stamped, hand-cut feel rather than a crisp mechanical finish. Curves are generous and open, with modest eccentricities in joins and counters that create a lively rhythm while keeping letterforms broadly traditional in structure. The overall texture is dark and steady, with enough irregular charm in details to read as decorative without becoming fragile.
Best suited to display sizes where the slab details and rounded terminals can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and branding marks with a vintage or artisanal tone. It also works well for short passages such as pull quotes or titling, where its lively texture adds character without sacrificing legibility.
The font conveys an old-time, storybook warmth—playful and a little quirky, like vintage signage or a book jacket from an earlier era. Its rounded slab details and bouncy rhythm feel friendly and handmade, leaning more whimsical than formal.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif sturdiness with handcrafted, decorative terminal shapes, creating a friendly retro voice that stands out in display settings while remaining readable.
Capitals have a strong presence with distinctive slab feet and subtly flared terminals, while lowercase forms keep a compact, readable silhouette with noticeable serifed finishes. Numerals echo the same soft slab treatment, producing a consistent, slightly rustic color across mixed text.