Slab Normal Yijo 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, friendly, punchy, playful, informal, grab attention, add warmth, vintage feel, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, ink-trap feel, bracketed, bouncy.
A heavy, slanted slab serif with compact proportions, rounded terminals, and thick, blocky serifs that feel softly bracketed rather than sharp. Strokes are broadly uniform with gently swollen joins and subtle tapering that gives a slightly inky, stamped impression. The italic angle is pronounced, and the letterforms keep wide counters and open apertures for a bold style, while maintaining a steady rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short to medium-length settings where strong texture and character are desirable—headlines, packaging, labels, storefront-style signage, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a bold italic slab voice helps create hierarchy without relying on contrast.
The tone is warm and upbeat, evoking vintage display typography with a casual, approachable voice. Its weight and soft shaping make it feel confident and energetic without becoming aggressive, leaning toward a nostalgic, handmade print vibe.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, attention-getting slab serif with an easygoing italic posture, balancing bold impact with softened details for approachable display typography.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and poster-ready, while the lowercase shows more personality through rounded shoulders and lively diagonals. Numerals are equally chunky and friendly, with simple silhouettes that match the text color and keep emphasis consistent across mixed content.