Slab Contrasted Gyba 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, sporty, assertive, friendly, display, impact, motion, emphasis, retro appeal, headline focus, bracketed, rounded, chunky, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and soft, bracketed joins. Strokes are broadly even with only modest modulation, while the slabs read as chunky and slightly tapered, giving the letters a sculpted, stamped feel. Counters are tight but open enough to stay legible at larger sizes, and the italics are achieved through a consistent slant rather than cursive construction. Overall rhythm is energetic and a bit condensed in texture, with sturdy, block-like forms and rounded inner corners that keep the weight from feeling brittle.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, sports or event graphics, bold packaging, and branding marks that need strong presence. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, but the dense weight and italic slant make it less ideal for long text at small sizes.
The font conveys a bold, upbeat confidence with a retro, poster-like flavor. Its combination of hefty slabs and an italic slant feels sporty and promotional, projecting motion and punch while staying approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab serif voice with added momentum from an italic angle, balancing toughness with rounded, friendly details. It aims for quick recognizability and a confident, promotional tone in large-scale typography.
Uppercase forms feel particularly robust and headline-oriented, while lowercase keeps a simple, sturdy structure (single-storey shapes where expected) that maintains the same blocky voice. Numerals are thick and attention-grabbing, suited to scorelines or price points where immediate impact matters.