Slab Unbracketed Yaliy 2 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, playful, friendly, punchy, informal, display impact, retro flavor, friendly tone, headline readability, brand character, chunky, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap feel, bouncy.
A heavy, low-contrast slab serif with wide proportions and a gentle rightward slant. Strokes are thick and even, with squared slab terminals that read as softly rounded at the corners, giving the letterforms a cushioned, ink-friendly feel. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is lively, with slightly uneven, hand-set energy rather than rigid geometric regularity. The lowercase shows a sturdy, compact structure with short-to-moderate extenders, while the numerals are broad and stable, matching the face’s blocky, horizontal emphasis.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and branding where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It can work for short to medium text in marketing or packaging, especially when you want a nostalgic, handcrafted impression, but its heavy color and wide set favor larger sizes and concise messaging.
The font conveys a warm, retro display tone—confident and approachable, with a hint of classic sign-painting and mid-century advertising. Its wide stance and plush slabs feel inviting and energetic, making text look upbeat and attention-getting without becoming sharp or severe.
The design appears intended to blend assertive slab-serif structure with a softened, more human rhythm—prioritizing impact and personality over strict formalism. Its wide proportions, thick slabs, and gentle slant suggest a goal of delivering retro-flavored display presence that remains approachable and legible at a glance.
The italic angle is mild but consistent, and the slab terminals remain dominant even in diagonals, reinforcing a strong baseline presence. Round letters stay full and squat, and the overall color on the page is dense, making spacing and line breaks feel impactful in short bursts of text.