Slab Normal Yimi 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Wild Bounty' by Glowtype, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Posterizer KG' by Posterizer KG, 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, friendly, retro, playful, confident, impact, approachability, retro flavor, stability, clarity, chunky, rounded, softened, compact, poster-ready.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and softened corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with short, squared serifs that read more like sturdy terminals than delicate finishing details. Counters are relatively small and rounded, giving the letters a compact, ink-rich silhouette. Curves are smooth and slightly inflated, and the overall rhythm feels even and stable, with clear, upright construction and a consistent, bold texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to large-scale applications where strong presence matters: headlines, posters, packaging, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold brand marks. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes when you want a friendly but forceful voice, while longer passages will benefit from generous size and spacing to keep counters and details clear.
The font conveys a warm, dependable tone with a touch of nostalgia. Its chunky slabs and rounded forms feel approachable and slightly playful, while the solid weight projects confidence and durability. The overall impression sits comfortably between utilitarian signage and vintage display styling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, accessible slab-serif voice. Its softened geometry and compact counters suggest a display-forward approach that remains structured and readable, aiming for bold clarity with a lightly retro, workmanlike character.
In text settings the color is very strong and continuous, creating high visual impact but also a tendency to close up internal spaces at smaller sizes. The numerals match the letterforms with the same stout, rounded geometry, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-like presence.