Slab Normal Yimy 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Wild Bounty' by Glowtype, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Kulturista' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo, and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, book covers, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, warm, display impact, robust readability, retro warmth, everyday utility, bracketed serifs, soft corners, blocky, compact, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad, rectangular proportions and gently rounded corners. The serifs are thick and largely unmodulated, reading as bracketed slabs that create a strong horizontal footing on stems. Curves are generous and slightly squarish, and internal counters tend to be compact, producing dense, high-impact silhouettes in both upper- and lowercase. Stroke endings show subtle notches and softened junctions that add a slightly ‘cut’ or ink-trap-like detail at display sizes, while maintaining a consistent, workmanlike rhythm across the set.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where bold letterforms need to hold their shape and remain legible at a glance. It can also serve effectively for short editorial display—chapter openers, pull quotes, and book-cover titling—where a strong, friendly slab presence is desirable.
The overall tone feels sturdy and approachable, with a retro, poster-ready confidence. Its chunky slabs and softened edges suggest an old-school, Americana-influenced warmth rather than a sharp or clinical voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, high-impact slab serif for display use, combining sturdy construction with softened details to keep the texture inviting. It prioritizes clear silhouettes and a strong baseline presence, aiming for a practical, versatile voice with a vintage-leaning character.
The numerals and punctuation carry the same heavy, grounded construction as the letters, giving headings and short lines a cohesive, emphatic texture. At smaller sizes the compact counters and thick serifs can darken quickly, so it reads best when given space through generous tracking or larger point sizes.