Slab Normal Yimo 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Regista' by Letterhend, 'Breaker Rockin' by Nathatype, 'Placebo Serif' by Présence Typo, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, sturdy, playful, confident, approachability, impact, nostalgia, clarity, durability, rounded slabs, soft corners, ball terminals, chunky, compact.
A heavy, soft-cornered slab serif with generous curves and rounded terminals that give the forms a molded, cushiony feel. Strokes stay largely uniform, with broad, blunt serifs and occasional ball-like ends on uprights that emphasize a sturdy, poster-ready silhouette. Counters are compact but open enough to keep letters legible at display sizes, and the overall rhythm feels slightly bouncy due to the rounded joins and wide, stable bases.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where its weight and rounded slab details can carry personality. It also fits packaging and branding that want a sturdy retro voice, as well as signage where bold shapes need to hold up at a distance.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a nostalgic, mid-century display energy. Its chunky slabs and softened detailing read as friendly and informal rather than austere, making it feel lively and characterful while still grounded and solid.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif structure with a softened, friendlier finish—combining strong, block-like stems with rounded terminals to create a bold, approachable display workhorse.
Uppercase shapes lean toward compact, blocky proportions with pronounced, rounded slabs, while lowercase maintains the same soft, bulb-ended logic for a cohesive texture in text. Numerals are similarly robust and simplified, prioritizing bold presence over delicate detail.