Slab Monoline Tulu 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, captions, packaging, posters, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, workmanlike, compact text, typewriter feel, sturdy readability, vintage utility, slab serif, bracketed, inked, mechanical, compact.
A compact slab-serif with mostly uniform stroke weight and sturdy, bracketed terminals. The letterforms are slightly condensed with tight counters and a consistent vertical rhythm, while curves stay restrained and squared-off. Serifs read as firm blocks with modest rounding at joins, giving the shapes a stamped, inked feel rather than a sharp, high-contrast look.
Works well for editorial layouts, book or magazine text, and captions where a compact, sturdy serif texture is desired. It also suits packaging, labels, and posters that want a vintage, typewritten voice while staying legible at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is pragmatic and nostalgic, evoking typewritten documents and utilitarian print. Its steady color and blunt serifs feel dependable and matter-of-fact, with just enough softness in the corners to avoid looking harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, compact slab-serif voice with an economical footprint and consistent, monoline presence. It aims for readable, workhorse text setting with a subtle typewriter-era character.
Digits and capitals carry a strong, upright stance with clear, no-nonsense construction. Round letters (like O/C) appear subtly squarish, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable texture suited to continuous text without becoming overly delicate.