Slab Monoline Tume 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, captions, packaging, posters, typewriter, vintage, literary, workmanlike, quirky, typewriter feel, copyfit, utility, retro tone, clarity, bracketed, condensed, sturdy, crisp, ink-trap hint.
A condensed slab-serif with monoline-like strokes and sturdy, bracketed serifs that read as blocky at text sizes. Curves are slightly squarish and controlled, with compact counters and a tight overall rhythm that keeps lines economical. The joins and terminals feel mechanically consistent, giving the letterforms a practical, utilitarian structure while retaining small idiosyncrasies typical of typewriter-inspired designs. Numerals and capitals share the same compact stance, reinforcing a narrow, column-friendly texture.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and long-form text where a condensed footprint is useful. It can also add a vintage, documentary flavor to packaging, posters, and headlines, especially when you want typewriter character without distressed effects.
The font conveys a typewriter and editorial nostalgia—clear, matter-of-fact, and a little quirky. Its narrow build and firm serifs create a purposeful, archival tone that feels at home in documents, notes, and printed ephemera rather than sleek corporate branding.
The design appears intended to evoke typewritten or mechanical printing traditions while remaining clean and consistent for contemporary setting. Its condensed proportions and sturdy slab serifs suggest a focus on efficient copyfit and a recognizable, retro-inflected voice.
In the sample text, the dense spacing and condensed proportions produce a darker, busier color in paragraphs, making the face feel energetic and slightly emphatic. The overall impression is robust and legible, with a distinctly mechanical cadence rather than calligraphic warmth.