Slab Normal Yiri 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Pragmatica Slab Serif' by ParaType, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, playful, impact, clarity, approachability, versatility, retro feel, chunky, rounded, softened, compact, high-impact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, blocky letterforms and softened corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals resolve into blunt, rectangular slabs that read clearly at display sizes. Counters are relatively small and rounded, creating a dense, poster-like texture, while curves (C, G, O, S) keep a smooth, slightly inflated feel. The lowercase follows a simple, robust construction with single-storey forms and sturdy stems, maintaining a cohesive rhythm across letters and figures.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where strong presence and quick recognition are needed, such as posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for subheads and pull quotes when ample spacing is available to keep the dense shapes from closing in.
The overall tone is solid and approachable, mixing industrial sturdiness with a warm, vintage friendliness. Its chunky slabs and rounded joins give it a casual confidence that feels at home in bold, attention-getting settings rather than delicate editorial typography.
The design appears intended as a dependable, high-impact slab-serif for general display use, emphasizing sturdy construction and friendly, rounded detailing to keep the weight feeling approachable rather than severe.
The numerals match the weight and footprint of the letters, with wide, strongly silhouetted shapes that stay legible in large sizes. The set favors strong silhouettes over fine internal detail, producing an even, dark typographic color in words and lines.