Slab Contrasted Gyli 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos/wordmarks, playful, retro, circus, whimsical, chunky, retro display, playful branding, handmade feel, poster impact, rounded slabs, soft corners, bouncy baseline, ink-trap feel, cartoonish.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with chunky proportions and softly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and compact with noticeable, gentle modulation, and the slab terminals read as blunt wedges rather than crisp rectangles. Letterforms have a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm: curves bulge, joins feel sculpted, and several terminals show small notches and inward scoops that create an ink-trap-like texture. The overall spacing and widths vary by character, producing a lively, uneven color that stays cohesive at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, labels, and storefront-style signage where its bold slabs and animated rhythm can be appreciated. It also works well for playful brand marks and packaging that want a retro, handcrafted feel; for longer text, it is more effective in short bursts like titles or callouts.
The font conveys a buoyant, throwback personality—bold, friendly, and a little mischievous. Its chunky slabs and wavy, informal detailing evoke vintage signage and carnival or comic-era display lettering, prioritizing character over strict typographic neutrality.
The design appears intended as a characterful slab-serif display face that channels vintage, hand-made lettering traditions. Its softened geometry, variable widths, and small scooped details are used to add warmth and motion while maintaining strong, high-impact silhouettes.
Numerals and capitals are especially blocky and poster-ready, with rounded interiors and assertive slab endings that hold up in high-contrast applications. The irregularities appear intentional and consistent, giving a cutout/woodtype impression rather than a distressed one.