Slab Monoline Tulu 4 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, editorial, typewriter, industrial, utilitarian, vintage, space saving, sturdy tone, print utility, retro feel, clear display, slab serif, monoline, condensed, bracketed serifs, compact.
A compact slab serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are tall and economical, with tight counters and a consistent vertical emphasis. Serifs read as bold, slightly bracketed blocks that give terminals a firm, stamped finish, while curves stay controlled and narrow. Overall rhythm is even and workmanlike, with straightforward construction and minimal modulation.
Best suited for headlines, short paragraphs, and display sizes where its condensed build and strong serifs can add character without sacrificing clarity. It also fits packaging, labels, and identity systems that want a vintage-industrial or typewriter-adjacent voice, and it can work for editorial subheads where a compact, emphatic serif is needed.
The tone feels practical and no-nonsense, with a subtle typewriter/printing-press flavor. Its condensed proportions and blunt slab serifs evoke industrial labeling, old editorial setting, and utilitarian signage rather than delicate or luxurious typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif presence in a space-saving width, combining sturdy serifs and uniform strokes for clear, repeatable forms. It prioritizes firmness and consistency, aiming for a practical, print-forward look with a hint of retro utility.
Capital shapes maintain a consistent, upright structure and the lowercase follows the same disciplined geometry, keeping ascenders and descenders relatively long for the narrow set. Numerals are similarly tall and sturdy, matching the alphabet’s compact rhythm and giving mixed text a cohesive, slightly mechanical texture.