Slab Unbracketed Yaliy 3 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, retro, sporty, playful, confident, chunky, impact, speed, approachability, clarity, nostalgia, rounded, soft corners, ink trap hints, oblique, bouncy.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with expansive, horizontally stretched proportions and a large x-height. Strokes are low-contrast and broadly uniform, with slab terminals that read square and sturdy but are softened by rounded corners. Many joins and terminals show small scooped notches that echo ink-trap-like shaping, helping counters stay open at weight. Curves are generously rounded, spacing is comfortable, and the overall rhythm feels wide and slightly springy rather than rigidly geometric.
This font is best suited to display sizes where its wide proportions, heavy slabs, and rounded detailing can read clearly—such as headlines, poster typography, brand marks, packaging, and storefront or event signage. It can also work for short bursts of editorial emphasis (pull quotes, section headers) where a lively, retro-leaning slab voice is desired.
The tone is energetic and throwback, combining robust slab structure with smooth, friendly rounding. Its slanted posture and wide stance create a sense of speed and confidence, while the softened terminals keep it approachable and fun. The result feels suited to bold, characterful messaging with a nostalgic, display-forward attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, attention-grabbing slab serif voice with a fast, forward-leaning stance, while keeping the letterforms friendly through rounded corners and open counters. The subtle notches at joins suggest an aim to preserve clarity and prevent dark spots at heavier weights, supporting bold display use with consistent color.
The numeral set appears especially round and buoyant, with the 0 and 8 reading as broad ovals and the 2 and 3 emphasizing smooth, continuous curves. Uppercase forms keep strong headline presence, while the lowercase maintains readability through large counters and clear, open shapes despite the weight.