Slab Normal Yimo 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Fox Boating Strokes' by Fox7, and 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, chunky, playful, hearty, display impact, approachability, retro flavor, solid readability, rounded serifs, soft corners, bulbous, compact, robust.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with compact proportions and softened, blunted terminals. Strokes are broadly even, with gentle swelling at joins and generous curves that keep counters open for the weight. Serifs read as short, thick slabs with rounded edges, giving the letterforms a cushioned silhouette rather than a sharp, bracketed feel. Overall spacing is steady and the forms are simple and sturdy, with a strong baseline presence and clear, high-ink shapes that hold together well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where its weight and soft slab serifs can create strong impact without feeling aggressive. It works well for packaging, logos, event posters, and signage that benefit from a vintage-leaning, friendly tone and clear letterforms.
The typeface conveys a warm, approachable boldness with a distinctly retro, sign-painting and print-era flavor. Its soft slabs and rounded shapes make it feel friendly and upbeat rather than formal, leaning toward playful, attention-getting headlines.
Likely designed as a dependable, high-impact slab for display typography, aiming to balance bold readability with a softer, more inviting silhouette. The rounded slab treatment suggests an intention to evoke classic print and storefront lettering while remaining straightforward and versatile.
The numerals share the same stout construction and rounded slab endings, keeping the texture consistent across mixed alphanumeric settings. The design favors smooth, simplified geometry over fine detail, producing a dense, poster-like color in text blocks.