Slab Normal Yiry 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, friendly, confident, retro, sturdy, playful, impact, approachability, branding, legibility, vintage flavor, blocky, rounded, soft serifs, heavy terminals, compact.
A heavy slab serif with compact proportions and gently rounded corners. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with soft, bracket-like slab serifs that read as rounded pads rather than sharp feet. Counters are open but not airy, and the overall color on the page is dense and consistent, producing a solid, poster-ready texture. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and sturdy, simplified joins, while figures are bold and block-like with clear silhouettes.
Best suited to display settings where its dense weight and rounded slabs can deliver impact: posters, headlines, brand marks, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can work for short bursts of text such as captions or pull quotes when a bold, friendly tone is desired, though its heavy color will dominate in longer passages.
The design feels warm and approachable, combining robust, workmanlike weight with softened edges that keep it from becoming harsh. Its chunky slabs and rounded terminals suggest a vintage, Americana or packaging-influenced tone, projecting confidence and friendliness at the same time.
Likely drawn to provide a no-nonsense slab serif that stays readable at a distance while adding warmth through rounded terminals and simplified forms. The emphasis appears to be on strong, dependable shapes for branding and display typography rather than delicate editorial nuance.
The rhythm is slightly condensed in feel with broad, stable stems and minimal detailing, favoring legibility through big shapes rather than fine modulation. In text, the strong serifs create a pronounced baseline presence, giving lines a grounded, punchy cadence.