Slab Square Yavi 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, editorial, typewriter, industrial, retro, utilitarian, space-saving, impact, vintage utility, robust legibility, bracketed slabs, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, condensed, sturdy.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy vertical stems and compact sidebearings, producing a tight, efficient rhythm. The serifs read as blocky slabs with soft rounding and slight bracketing, giving the joins a reinforced, machined look rather than sharp geometry. Strokes maintain a consistent, workmanlike structure with moderate thick–thin differentiation, and many terminals end in flattened, square-cut forms. Curves are slightly squared off and the overall drawing feels punchy and dense, especially in uppercase.
Best suited to display sizes where its condensed width and robust slabs can add impact without consuming horizontal space. It works well for headlines, posters, labels, and packaging, and can support short editorial callouts or pull quotes where a vintage, utilitarian texture is desired.
The face conveys a vintage, utilitarian tone reminiscent of stamped lettering and typewriter-era editorial typography. Its narrow build and heavy slab details create an assertive, no-nonsense voice that feels practical, industrial, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver strong legibility and a compact footprint while projecting an industrial, typewriter-adjacent character. Its softened slab forms and squared terminals suggest a balance between rugged presence and controlled, repeatable shapes for consistent display typography.
The condensed proportions amplify verticality in letters like M, N, and H, while rounded slab endings keep the texture from becoming overly harsh. Numerals follow the same compact, sturdy construction, maintaining consistent color and presence in text.