Slab Contrasted Givo 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, retro, assertive, chunky, dynamic, impact, speed, heritage, branding, display, slabbed, blocky, rounded, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with compact, blocky letterforms and rounded curves in the bowls. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with broad, squared terminals and slab-like serifs that read as integrated blocks rather than delicate finishing strokes. The design has tight counters, dense color, and a punchy rhythm; several joins and intersections are reinforced with angular notches or cut-in details that create a rugged, stamped feel. Numerals and capitals are especially weighty and attention-grabbing, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, slightly condensed texture with distinct, bold punctuation-like dots on i/j.
Best suited to display contexts where bold presence is needed: headlines, event posters, sports and team branding, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short bursts of copy—pull quotes or section headers—when given enough space to keep counters open and forms readable.
The overall tone is loud and energetic—confident, competitive, and slightly vintage. Its slanted posture and chunky slabs give it a sense of motion and impact, evoking classic sports graphics, bold headlines, and poster typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a retro-leaning, athletic voice: heavy slabs for authority, an italic slant for speed, and rugged cut-in details for a tough, printed-signage character. Its proportions and strong modulation prioritize attention and attitude over quiet neutrality.
The face maintains strong visual consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures, with noticeable, deliberate shaping at inner corners and apertures that adds character at display sizes. The dense texture and tight counters suggest it benefits from generous tracking and ample line spacing when set in paragraphs.