Slab Monoline Ruhi 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, packaging, branding, vintage, literary, warm, quirky, approachable, readability, traditional, personable, rounded serifs, soft terminals, old-style, ink-trap feel, bookish.
An italic serif with slab-like terminals and mostly even stroke weight, it maintains a consistent texture across lines while keeping a hand-influenced softness in curves and joins. Serifs are sturdy and rounded rather than sharp, and the forms lean with a gentle, continuous slant that adds motion without becoming cursive. Proportions are comfortably traditional, with open counters and a smooth rhythm that stays legible in paragraphs.
It works well for editorial design, book and magazine typography, pull quotes, and long-form reading where a personable italic voice is desirable. It can also support branding and packaging that want a classic-yet-informal feel, and it performs nicely in titles or subheads when you want warmth without going fully handwritten.
This typeface gives a vintage, literary tone with a friendly, slightly whimsical cadence. Its steady, even color reads as approachable and informal, with a subtle old-style warmth that feels suited to storytelling and editorial voice.
The design appears intended to merge the dependable structure of slabby serifs with an italic, text-forward flow, creating a distinctive voice for continuous reading. It aims for an even page color and clear word shapes while adding character through softened terminals and gently expressive detailing.
The numerals and capitals keep the same steady, slabby finishing as the lowercase, which helps maintain a consistent tone from display lines to running text. The overall impression is cohesive and controlled, with just enough idiosyncrasy to feel human rather than mechanical.