Slab Normal Yija 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, retro, punchy, informal, impact, approachability, nostalgia, momentum, chunky, rounded, soft serif, heavy, display.
A heavily weighted italic slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly packed rhythm. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with gently rounded joins and softened slab terminals that read more like cushioned blocks than sharp brackets. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and the slanted construction gives the forms a forward pull without looking calligraphic. Overall spacing is sturdy and dense, producing a strong silhouette and high ink coverage.
Best suited to display applications where weight and slant can do the work: headlines, posters, product packaging, signage, and bold brand statements. It can also serve for short callouts and promotional copy where a dense, energetic texture is desirable.
The tone is bold and approachable, with a nostalgic, poster-like presence. Its soft slabs and rounded details feel friendly rather than severe, giving headlines a confident, energetic voice that leans casual and extroverted.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice, combining strong, wide forms with softened terminals to keep the heaviness approachable while the italic slant adds momentum.
The italics are pronounced enough to add motion in text lines, and the chunky slabs help maintain character at larger sizes. Numerals match the heavy, rounded treatment, keeping a cohesive texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.