Slab Monoline Tuma 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, book typography, interfaces, forms, captions, typewriter, editorial, retro, utilitarian, bookish, space saving, text clarity, print utility, classic tone, slab serif, compact, high contrast feel, bracketless, ink-trap hint.
A compact slab-serif with near-uniform stroke weight and a tight, economical set width. Serifs are blocky and mostly unbracketed, giving terminals a squared, stamped finish, while curves stay smooth and controlled. The design shows a modest contrast illusion created by narrow counters and long verticals, and the overall rhythm is steady and mechanical. Lowercase forms are straightforward and readable, with simple two-storey shapes where expected and clean, restrained punctuation-like details in joins and terminals.
Works well where space is limited but a traditional serif voice is desired, such as narrow columns, captions, tables, and UI labels. It can also serve comfortably in longer reading settings—books or editorial layouts—when a crisp, compact texture is preferred.
The font conveys a pragmatic, print-era tone—part typewriter-adjacent, part editorial. Its narrow stance and firm slabs feel no-nonsense and slightly vintage, suggesting documents, catalogs, and utilitarian signage rather than expressive display.
Likely intended to deliver a space-saving serif with consistent stroke color and sturdy slabs, balancing legibility with a disciplined, workmanlike texture. The design prioritizes even rhythm and practical clarity over decorative detailing.
Caps appear tall and authoritative relative to the lowercase, and the numerals match the same disciplined, condensed construction. Round characters keep their interiors relatively tight, reinforcing the compact texture in paragraphs, while the slab terminals help maintain clarity at smaller sizes.