Slab Square Yawy 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, packaging, posters, headlines, children’s media, whimsical, storybook, handcrafted, quirky, vintage, handmade charm, playful display, vintage flavor, distinctive texture, bracketed serifs, soft corners, inked texture, irregular rhythm, calligraphic cues.
A serifed display face with slab-like, softly bracketed serifs and gently uneven stroke endings that mimic inked or hand-drawn pressure. Letterforms keep a mostly upright stance but introduce subtle irregularities in curve tension and terminal shapes, creating a lively rhythm. Rounds are open and slightly lopsided, with occasional teardrop-like details in counters and joins, while verticals remain relatively steady. Numerals and lowercase carry the same playful construction, with narrow joins, slight flare in terminals, and a deliberately imperfect outline that reads as crafted rather than mechanical.
Best suited to display settings where its handcrafted detail can be appreciated—book covers, editorial headlines, posters, invitations, and packaging. It can also work for short passages in larger sizes when a playful, old-style flavor is desired, but the intentional irregularities make it less ideal for dense, small-size body text.
The overall tone is whimsical and narrative, suggesting a friendly, slightly mischievous personality. Its quirky details and irregular cadence evoke handmade signage and storybook typography, balancing charm with legibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a serifed, slab-leaning structure with a deliberately handmade finish, combining sturdy letter silhouettes with charming, idiosyncratic details. It aims to feel approachable and distinctive, offering a lively alternative to more formal or strictly geometric serif display faces.
Serifs are prominent enough to give the font a sturdy footprint, but the softened corners and variable finishing keep it from feeling rigid. Decorative moments (notably in some rounded letters and counters) add character that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes.