Slab Square Yiki 1 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A tall, tightly condensed slab-serif with squared, mostly unbracketed serifs and a strong vertical emphasis. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with thick stems and noticeably thinner horizontal and interior strokes, producing crisp counters and a sharp rhythm. Terminals are predominantly flat and rectangular, and curves are kept controlled and narrow, giving letters a compact, architectural silhouette. Spacing is even and economical, supporting dense setting while maintaining distinct letterforms in display sizes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short display copy where condensed width and strong vertical rhythm help maximize impact. It can also work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a vintage-industrial voice and compact letterforms in tight spaces.
The overall tone feels industrial and vintage, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its narrow, towering shapes and hard-edged slabs evoke poster-era wood type and utilitarian signage, reading as assertive and slightly dramatic rather than delicate or informal.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic condensed slab look with strong authority and efficient width, balancing squared slab details with high-contrast strokes for punchy display performance.
Numerals and capitals share the same tall, squared construction, which helps create consistent texture across mixed settings. The contrast and tight proportions make it especially striking at larger sizes, where the sharp inner cuts and slab terminals are most apparent.