Slab Contrasted Yesi 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, playful, vintage, bold, attention-grabbing, retro styling, signage feel, brand character, chunky, bracketed, rounded, poster-like, decorative.
A heavy, blocky serif with slab-like feet and softly rounded corners throughout. Stems are wide and sturdy with gentle internal shaping, and the serifs feel integrated rather than razor-sharp, giving the letterforms a cushioned, stamped look. Counters tend to be compact and circular, and several characters show subtle notches and curved joins that create a lively rhythm. Numerals and capitals read as squat and stable, while lowercase forms keep a strong, chunky silhouette with occasional asymmetry that adds personality.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, storefront-style signage, packaging fronts, event headers, and brand marks that need a bold, characterful voice. It also works well for short copy like slogans and callouts where its chunky serifs and rounded forms can be appreciated.
The overall tone is nostalgic and showy, evoking old signage and display lettering with a friendly, slightly mischievous energy. Its big black shapes feel confident and attention-grabbing, while the rounded details keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended as an expressive display slab that references vintage and Western-inspired lettering while maintaining a friendly, modern solidity. Its exaggerated weight, compact counters, and shaped joins prioritize impact and personality over quiet readability.
At text sizes the dense counters and strong ink traps/notches can visually close up, so it benefits from generous sizing and spacing. The design’s distinctive joints and slab terminals give it a recognizable texture, especially in all-caps and short, punchy words.