Slab Contrasted Giki 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, merchandise, retro, sporty, punchy, confident, playful, impact, motion, display, athletic, statement, chunky, blocky, rounded, bracketed, ink-trap.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with compact, chunky construction and rounded corners. The letterforms are built from broad strokes with subtle internal shaping and small notches where curves meet stems, giving the joins a slightly scooped, engineered feel. Serifs read as thick, bracketed slabs that hold their weight consistently, while counters stay relatively open for the amount of mass. Overall spacing and widths vary by glyph, creating an energetic, irregular rhythm that feels more display-driven than text-oriented.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and a sense of motion are desirable. It works well for sports-leaning identities, bold packaging, and merchandise graphics, and can be effective for punchy pull quotes or short slogans. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous leading help preserve clarity.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a retro athletic flavor that suggests motion and impact. Its slant and dense silhouettes bring urgency and confidence, while the softened corners keep it friendly rather than severe. The result feels promotional and headline-ready, suited to loud, attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic slant and slab-serif authority, blending rugged signage-like weight with friendlier rounded details. Its shaping and notched joins suggest a deliberate effort to keep forms readable and lively despite the heavy mass.
The numerals match the alphabet’s chunky geometry and pronounced slabbing, maintaining strong presence in short strings. In paragraphs, the dense texture and rhythmic width changes create a lively, poster-like color that favors large sizes and short bursts of copy.