Slab Unbracketed Yaliy 4 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, sports branding, retro, western, lively, friendly, punchy, attention, nostalgia, impact, energy, slab serif, soft corners, rounded terminals, stubby serifs, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a buoyant, uneven rhythm. Strokes are low-contrast with thick horizontals and verticals, and the letterforms sit on a strong baseline with compact, unbracketed slab-like serifs that read as squared blocks softened by rounding. Curves are generous and slightly squashed, giving counters a wide, horizontal feel, while joins and terminals appear blunted rather than sharp. Spacing feels open and the overall silhouette is expansive, producing a bold, billboard-ready texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its wide, chunky forms can dominate the page—posters, storefront signage, product packaging, and expressive editorial pull quotes. It can also work for bold branding applications that want a vintage or Western-leaning flavor, especially at larger sizes where the slab details stay clear.
The tone is playful and nostalgic, suggesting vintage signage and headline typography with a bit of swagger. Its italic slant and chunky slabs create an energetic, attention-grabbing voice that feels approachable rather than formal.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual presence with a vintage sign-painter sensibility: wide shapes, sturdy slabs, and softened corners that keep the boldness friendly. The italic construction adds motion, helping the type feel dynamic and promotional in display settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent dark color and steady rhythm even at larger sizes, with distinctive, chunky shapes that favor impact over refinement. Numerals follow the same broad, rounded construction, matching the letterforms for cohesive display use.