Serif Other Yijy 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports branding, retro, dramatic, sporty, techno, edgy, attention grabbing, movement, stylistic texture, retro display, logo use, stencil-cut, notched, angular, display, high-impact.
A very heavy, forward-slanted display serif with broad proportions and a compact internal spacing. Letterforms are built from large geometric masses interrupted by sharp, diagonal cut-ins and split counters, creating a distinctive stencil-like segmentation across many glyphs. Curves are robust and simplified, terminals tend to be blunt, and serif suggestions appear as wedge-like, integrated extensions rather than delicate finishing strokes. The overall rhythm is punchy and uneven in an intentional way, with recurring diagonal notches and occasional internal breaks that add texture while keeping the silhouette readable at larger sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its carved details can be appreciated: posters, event titles, punchy editorial headers, and brand marks that want a bold, kinetic voice. It can work well on packaging or apparel graphics where a dynamic, high-impact display face is needed, but it’s less appropriate for long passages or small UI text due to the internal cuts and heavy density.
The font projects a retro-futurist, poster-driven attitude—part vintage headline, part motorsport/arcade energy. Its sliced forms add tension and speed, giving text a dramatic, attention-grabbing presence that feels loud, confident, and slightly rebellious.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic bold italic serif display forms through a repeated cutout/stencil strategy, adding motion and visual bite without relying on contrast. The goal seems to be instant impact and a memorable texture in short bursts of text.
The recurring diagonal cuts function as a strong motif that ties capitals, lowercase, and numerals together, but they also create busy joins in dense settings. The italic slant and heavy mass amplify motion, while the segmented counters can cause sparkle and visual noise at smaller sizes or when tracking is tight.