Slab Normal Yile 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'FF Suhmo' by FontFont, 'Posterizer KG' by Posterizer KG, 'Eksja' by Protimient, 'Alumina' by Rafaeiro Typeiro, 'Bodoni Egyptian Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, hearty, playful, confident, impact, readability, warmth, versatility, retro flavor, chunky, rounded, soft serifs, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and softly rounded corners throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with short, blocky serifs that read more like rounded terminals than sharp bracketed feet. Counters are relatively tight and shapes feel compact and sturdy, with occasional notch-like joins that suggest an ink-trap sensibility in letters such as a, e, and s. Overall spacing and rhythm are solid and consistent, favoring mass and presence over delicacy.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at display sizes where its weight and soft slab structure can carry impact—headlines, posters, labels, and packaging. It can also work for bold UI elements or signage where a friendly, sturdy serif voice is desired, though the dense counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for longer passages.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a retro, poster-like assertiveness. Its rounded slabs and dense color give it a friendly, slightly playful voice while still feeling dependable and straightforward. The overall impression is bold and down-to-earth rather than refined or formal.
The design appears intended as a practical, workmanlike slab serif with extra warmth—built for strong visibility and a cohesive, high-ink color while keeping forms simple and broadly readable. The rounded slabs and compact interiors add character without pushing into novelty.
Uppercase forms are especially blocky and stable (notably E, F, H, and M), while lowercase maintains simple, readable constructions with minimal calligraphic modulation. Numerals are heavy and rounded, matching the letterforms and maintaining a uniform, headline-ready texture.