Slab Normal Yimy 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Fox Boating Strokes' and 'Fox Brian' by Fox7, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Amasis' by Monotype, and 'Bleqcki' by Twinletter (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, vintage, bold, poster, sturdy, impact, approachability, retro tone, print feel, durability, soft serifs, rounded corners, ink traps, ball terminals, bracketed.
A heavy, soft-cornered slab serif with compact counters and a dark, even texture. Serifs are blocky and well-integrated, often bracketed into the stems, giving a cushioned, stamped look rather than a sharp, geometric one. Curves are full and slightly squarish, with small ink-trap-like notches and ballish terminals appearing in places (notably in the lowercase), helping the dense shapes stay open. Spacing and letterfit read as steady and workmanlike, with strong silhouette clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, friendly slab presence is needed. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, labels, menus) when you want high impact and a warm, vintage-leaning voice rather than a neutral sans.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a nostalgic, print-era feel. Its weight and rounded slabs project confidence and durability, while the softened joins and terminals keep it from feeling harsh or industrial.
Designed to deliver a dense, authoritative slab serif texture with softened detailing for approachability. The notched joins and rounded slabs suggest an intent to remain legible and characterful in heavy weights, echoing letterpress and signpainting traditions.
Numerals and caps are particularly chunky and sign-like, creating a strong headline color. The lowercase adds personality through rounded terminals and compact forms, giving it a slightly playful, old-style flavor without becoming decorative.