Slab Normal Yine 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Osiris' by Berthold, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Serifa EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry, 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, playful, impact, clarity, approachability, versatility, blocky, rounded, soft serifed, compact counters, chunky.
A heavy, soft-cornered slab serif with thick, mostly even strokes and a broad footprint. Serifs are short and rectangular with rounded joins, giving the outlines a molded, cushioned feel rather than sharp bracketed transitions. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, P, R, a, and e, and curves are generously rounded, producing a solid, poster-ready texture. Overall spacing reads stable and slightly compact within words, with consistent weight and a calm, upright rhythm.
Best suited to display settings where weight and presence are an advantage: headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, packaging, and brand marks. It also works well for short callouts, labels, and UI header text where a friendly but emphatic slab-serif tone is desired.
The font conveys a warm, assertive tone—confident and dependable, with a hint of retro charm. Its rounded slabs and chunky forms feel approachable and a bit playful, evoking classic signage and mid-century display lettering without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, highly legible slab serif for impactful display typography, balancing strong rectangular structure with rounded detailing to keep the tone welcoming. Its consistent heft and simplified shapes prioritize clarity and visual punch over delicate nuance.
Uppercase shapes are broad and simplified, while lowercase forms keep the same sturdy construction, maintaining a uniform, high-impact color across mixed-case text. Numerals match the letterforms’ weight and softness, supporting a cohesive typographic voice in headlines and short bursts of copy.