Slab Monoline Tulu 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, branding, signage, typewriter, industrial, utilitarian, retro, workmanlike, compact impact, print utility, retro character, sturdy legibility, square serifs, bracketed serifs, compact, sturdy, crisp.
A compact slab serif with sturdy, squared terminals and mostly uniform stroke weight. The forms are upright and slightly condensed, with tight internal counters and a strong vertical rhythm. Serifs are blocky and confident, with modest bracketing in places, giving strokes a carved, mechanical finish rather than a soft, calligraphic one. Curves (C, O, S) stay controlled and taut, while junctions and joins read firm and engineered for clarity.
Well-suited for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short blocks of copy where a compact slab texture adds presence without high-contrast delicacy. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from sturdy letterforms and a slightly vintage utilitarian feel.
The overall tone feels practical and no-nonsense, with a vintage mechanical flavor reminiscent of utilitarian printing and office hardware. Its compact rhythm and chunky serifs add an authoritative, work-ready voice that can lean industrial or nostalgic depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, space-efficient slab serif voice with a mechanical, print-rooted texture. It prioritizes firm structure and consistent stroke presence to stay legible and assertive across display sizes and dense settings.
Uppercase shapes present a stable, poster-friendly silhouette, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable texture with minimal flourish. Numerals are stout and clear, matching the heavy-footed serif treatment and reinforcing the font’s robust, functional character.