Slab Monoline Raku 12 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, typewriter, retro, workmanlike, scholarly, readability, typewriter feel, durability, clarity, bracketed serifs, rounded slabs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, low contrast.
A sturdy slab serif with low contrast strokes and a compact, even rhythm. Serifs are bold and mostly bracketed with rounded joins, giving terminals a softened, slightly cushioned look rather than sharp, geometric corners. Counters are open and circular forms (like O/C) feel generous, while verticals and horizontals maintain consistent thickness for a steady, mechanical texture in paragraphs. The lowercase shows a simple, pragmatic construction with a single-storey a and g, and the figures are clear and robust with readable, wide bowls and straightforward shapes.
Works well for editorial layouts, book or magazine text, and interfaces or documents that benefit from a typewriter-inspired slab texture. It also suits packaging and posters where a sturdy, approachable serif can carry short headlines and subheads with clarity. The strong serifs and open shapes help it remain legible in both print and on-screen settings.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and utilitarian, with a warm, nostalgic practicality. It suggests printed paperwork, editorial annotation, and no-nonsense signage—confident and readable without feeling sleek or delicate. The rounded slabs add friendliness to an otherwise disciplined, technical voice.
The font appears designed to deliver dependable readability with a distinctive slab-serif voice, combining mechanical steadiness with softened terminals for a more approachable feel. It prioritizes consistent rhythm and clear letterforms, aiming to evoke classic printed matter while staying practical for modern composition.
The design balances strong serifs with soft curvature, creating a distinctive “stamped” presence that holds up well at larger sizes while still maintaining a consistent text color in continuous reading. Capitals are assertive and blocky, and the punctuation and numerals match the same robust, workmanlike character.