Slab Normal Yise 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Aachen' and 'Neue Aachen' by ITC, 'Aachen SB' and 'Aachen SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Aachen' by Tilde, and 'Palestina' by Tipo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, robust, retro, approachable, confident, impact, readability, warmth, durability, display, rounded serifs, soft corners, compact forms, heavy color, low aperture.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, blocky letterforms and softened corners that keep the silhouette smooth rather than sharp. Serifs are substantial and rounded, reading as sturdy brackets or pads at stroke ends, contributing to a dense, even typographic color. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to be closed, emphasizing solidity and punch. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places, with simple, upright construction and consistent stroke weight that holds up clearly in large sizes.
Best suited to attention-grabbing typography such as headlines, posters, and display copy where its heavy slabs and compact counters can read as bold shapes. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, approachable voice, as well as brand marks that want a retro-leaning, dependable feel.
The overall tone is bold and welcoming, combining a workmanlike sturdiness with a softly rounded, retro friendliness. It conveys confidence and warmth rather than severity, making headlines feel approachable while still assertive.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, highly legible slab-serif with softened geometry—built to deliver strong impact and consistent texture without relying on delicate detail. Its rounded slab terminals suggest a goal of combining durability with a friendlier, less rigid personality for display and branding contexts.
The sample text shows strong rhythm and stable horizontal flow, with wide, flat terminals and rounded slab details producing a distinctive stamped or poster-like presence. Numerals match the letters in weight and softness, reinforcing a cohesive, heavy display character.