Slab Square Yibi 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, retro, sporty, assertive, cinematic, industrial, space saving, high impact, speed emphasis, graphic punch, display focus, condensed, oblique, angular, slabbed, crisp.
A tightly condensed oblique design with sturdy slab-like finishing and predominantly straight, flattened terminals. Strokes are confident and dense, with moderate contrast and a subtly squared construction that keeps curves taut and controlled. Counters are compact, apertures are relatively narrow, and the overall rhythm is brisk and vertical, reinforced by tall proportions and sharp joins. Numerals and capitals share the same compressed stance, producing a strong, uniform color in text.
It performs best in display settings such as headlines, posters, title treatments, and sports or event branding where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. The condensed width helps fit long words into narrow spaces, making it useful for packaging callouts, cover lines, and attention-grabbing signage.
The font projects a fast, forceful tone that feels retro-industrial and slightly cinematic. Its slanted, compressed posture suggests motion and urgency, while the squared slabs add a tough, utilitarian bite that reads as confident and competitive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining an oblique, speed-forward posture with squared slab finishing for a tough, graphic presence. It prioritizes strong silhouette and dense typographic color for prominent display use.
Diagonal elements and straight-sided curves create a streamlined silhouette that stays crisp at display sizes, while the compressed spacing can build intensity quickly in headlines. The condensed shapes favor punch and presence over openness, giving blocks of text a tight, poster-like density.