Slab Normal Yiri 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Clab' and 'EB Mensch' by Eko Bimantara, and 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, impactful, impact, readability, warmth, reliability, classic feel, blocky, rounded, bracketed, soft-cornered, chunky.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, compact counters, and clearly bracketed, rectangular serifs. Strokes are thick and even, with softened corners and gentle joins that keep the texture from feeling sharp. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy construction with single-story forms where expected (notably a and g), a short-armed r, and a rounded, well-supported e. Numerals are equally bold and squarish, with strong horizontals and consistent weight that matches the letters for solid, uniform color in text and display lines.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium blocks of text where a firm, attention-getting slab texture is desirable. It works well in branding and packaging that want a classic, dependable feel, and it holds up in signage or cover-style typography where weight and clarity are priorities.
The overall tone is robust and approachable, with a slightly vintage, poster-like confidence. Its chunky slabs and softened terminals give it a warm, dependable voice rather than a severe or technical one, making it feel inviting while still commanding attention.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, high-impact slab serif that prioritizes solidity and readability while adding a friendly, slightly retro softness through rounded corners and bracketed serifs. It aims to deliver strong presence without ornamental quirks, functioning as a reliable display-to-text workhorse in bold settings.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep the dense letterforms from clogging, and the serif shapes remain consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. The sample text shows an even rhythm at larger sizes, with distinctive silhouettes and a strong baseline presence.