Slab Contrasted Giki 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, retro, sporty, loud, playful, confident, impact, headline punch, retro flavor, brand presence, legibility at weight, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, rounded.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with chunky bracketed terminals and a soft, rounded edge treatment. Strokes are broadly uniform, with subtle shaping that creates sturdy, poster-like silhouettes and clear counters even at extreme weight. Serifs read as built-in wedges rather than hairline slabs, and many joins show slight notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that add texture and help separation in tight areas. Curves are full and bulbous, while diagonals and crossbars keep a punchy, compressed rhythm that favors impact over delicacy.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging fronts, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for pull quotes or section titles where a strong, retro-leaning voice is desired, especially at large sizes where its slab details and interior notches can read clearly.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a vintage, headline-driven feel. Its italic slant and hefty slabs evoke sports branding and mid-century advertising, while the rounded massing keeps it friendly rather than severe. The result feels bold, extroverted, and designed to grab attention quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum weight and presence in a slanted, display-forward form, combining sturdy slab serif construction with rounded, approachable contours. Its details suggest a focus on maintaining legibility and separation at heavy weights while preserving a vintage, promotional character.
Spacing in the samples reads intentionally tight, reinforcing a dense, banner-ready color. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, muscular presence, and the lowercase carries the same chunky logic, giving the font a cohesive, all-caps-friendly voice without losing personality in text-like settings.