Slab Contrasted Gyra 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, playful, vintage, chunky, folksy, posterish, display impact, retro tone, friendly sturdiness, poster voice, soft corners, bracketing, bulbous, quirky, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions and strongly rounded outer contours. Stems are thick and fairly even, while the slab terminals appear slightly flared and softly bracketed, giving the serifs a cushioned, blocky feel rather than a sharp cut. Counters are tight and often teardrop-like, and the overall drawing favors sturdy, simplified shapes with subtly uneven curves that read as intentionally hand-roughed. The rhythm is dense and punchy, with small apertures and bold joins that keep the texture dark and continuous in setting.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand moments where a vintage, friendly slab-serif voice is needed. It can work well on packaging and labels, as well as short, punchy editorial titling, where the dense texture and distinctive slabs help words stand out.
The font conveys a friendly, throwback attitude—part circus poster, part retro packaging—thanks to its chunky slabs, rounded edges, and slightly whimsical forms. It feels approachable and informal while still projecting confidence and impact at headline sizes.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that blends classic poster vernacular with rounded, approachable shaping. Its emphasis on bold massing, soft brackets, and compact counters suggests a goal of maximum presence and personality in short text settings.
The thick serifs and compact counters create a strong silhouette and high visual presence, but the tight interior spaces can fill in quickly at smaller sizes or in low-resolution reproduction. Its letterforms keep a consistent, sturdy color across lines, making it especially effective where bold, characterful texture is desired.