Slab Normal Yizi 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, cartoonish, impact, approachability, retro appeal, display emphasis, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, heavy serifs, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with soft, bulbous terminals and thick, almost monolinear strokes. Serifs read as chunky pads rather than sharp brackets, giving letters a cushioned silhouette and broad stance. Counters are compact and apertures tend to pinch slightly, creating dense, dark texture and strong letter blocks; curves are smooth and generously rounded throughout. Numerals and lowercase share the same stout construction, with simplified forms and sturdy joins that keep the design cohesive in display settings.
Well-suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks where a bold, friendly presence is desired. It can also work for signage and promotional graphics that benefit from a retro, attention-grabbing slab serif voice.
The overall tone is warm and humorous, with a distinctly vintage, poster-like friendliness. Its inflated slabs and rounded shapes evoke classic signage and playful advertising, leaning more toward approachable charm than formal authority.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a softened, approachable slab-serif structure—combining strong letter shapes for display use with rounded, cushiony details that keep it playful and non-threatening.
Because the interior spaces are tight and the weight is high, the typeface builds strong impact quickly but can feel crowded in longer runs or at smaller sizes. The rhythm is steady and blocky, with a consistent “soft-edged” finish across straight strokes, curves, and serifs.