Slab Normal Yihi 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera' and 'Bandera Pro' by AndrijType, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, retro, assertive, approachable, impact, warmth, readability, retro flavor, attention, bracketed, rounded, soft, chunky, ink-trap-like.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact inner counters. Strokes are thick with gentle modulation, and terminals finish in substantial, rounded slabs that feel strongly bracketed rather than sharply cut. Curves are full and slightly compressed, giving letters a dense, poster-like color; joins and corners are softened, and several shapes show subtle notch-like cut-ins that keep counters from closing up at display sizes. Overall spacing reads open for such a heavy face, with a steady rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where its weight and slabbiness can carry the layout—headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work well on packaging and editorial openers where a warm, retro-leaning display slab is desired.
The tone is bold and personable, with a distinctly vintage, headline-forward presence. Its soft slabs and rounded detailing add warmth, making it feel more approachable than austere, while the italic slant adds energy and motion.
The design appears intended as a dependable display slab that combines strong presence with softened, friendly detailing, preserving readability at large sizes while delivering a lively, energetic italic rhythm.
Uppercase forms maintain a sturdy, blocky silhouette, while lowercase letters lean into rounded bowls and thick stems that emphasize mass and stability. Numerals match the same weight and curvature, supporting cohesive display typography.