Slab Normal Yira 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, and 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, punchy, confident, impact, legibility, warmth, retro tone, durability, rounded serifs, soft corners, blocky, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with rounded slab terminals and softened corners that keep the dense weight from feeling sharp. Strokes are broadly even with modest contrast, and the serifs read as thick, rectangular caps that integrate smoothly into stems rather than appearing hairline or bracketed. Counters are relatively compact, curves are full and steady, and joins stay blunt and sturdy, producing a consistent, poster-ready texture across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, labels, and branding where strong presence is needed. It also fits packaging and signage that benefit from a sturdy, readable slab serif with a friendly, vintage-leaning feel.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a slightly nostalgic, sign-painter energy. Its rounded slabs and chunky forms feel warm and informal while still projecting solidity and authority, making it suitable for attention-grabbing messages without an aggressive edge.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif that delivers strong legibility and a confident silhouette while tempering the heaviness with rounded details. It prioritizes a consistent, workhorse rhythm that holds up in display settings and bold typographic statements.
Spacing in the samples supports a dark, even typographic color, and the rounded slab treatment helps maintain clarity at large sizes. Numerals follow the same chunky, robust construction, keeping mixed text and figures visually unified.