Slab Normal Yise 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Aachen' and 'Neue Aachen' by ITC, 'Aachen SB' and 'Aachen SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Aachen' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, retro, sturdy, friendly, industrial, confident, impact, durability, retro appeal, utility, blocky, bracketed, chunky, rounded corners, softened.
A heavy slab-serif with compact, blocky forms and softened corners that keep the mass from feeling harsh. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtle modulation, and the serifs are thick and blunt with gentle bracketing rather than sharp joins. Counters are relatively small and rounded-rectangular, giving letters a dense, ink-trappy silhouette and strong color on the page. The overall rhythm is steady and workmanlike, with sturdy verticals and wide, flat terminals that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium display text where its dense weight and slab structure can carry impact—posters, packaging, signage, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for editorial callouts and section headers when a strong, vintage-leaning slab presence is desired.
The font projects a retro, poster-like confidence with a warm, approachable toughness. Its chunky slabs and rounded details evoke vintage advertising and industrial signage, leaning friendly rather than formal. The tone is bold and dependable, suggesting practicality with a hint of nostalgia.
The design appears intended as a robust, no-nonsense slab serif that delivers maximum presence with softened, approachable details. It prioritizes strong block shapes and consistent rhythm for high-impact display use while maintaining familiar, conventional letterforms for broad applicability.
The uppercase and figures feel especially impactful due to the tight counters and thick serifs, while the lowercase maintains the same heavy voice for consistent texture in text blocks. Curves are squared-off and generous, which reinforces a stamped or printed feel and helps maintain a cohesive silhouette across the alphabet and numerals.