Slab Contrasted Gyma 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, circus, rustic, playful, rugged, vintage display, wood type feel, attention grabbing, theatrical tone, decorative texture, blocky, chunky, tuscan, notched, irregular.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with chunky proportions and pronounced, block-like terminals. Strokes show noticeable inside notches and chiseled cut-ins, creating a slightly irregular, carved silhouette rather than smooth curves. The serifs are bold and integrated into the letter mass, with squarish bowls and compact counters that stay open enough at large sizes. Overall spacing and widths vary by character, producing a lively, hand-cut rhythm while remaining firmly upright.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, event graphics, and bold packaging labels. It also works well for logos and wordmarks where a vintage, western, or carnival tone is desired, but it will be less comfortable for long-form reading due to its heavy color and busy detailing.
The face reads as theatrical and old-timey, with a show-poster energy that suggests saloons, circuses, and frontier signage. Its rough-hewn edges and notched detailing add a mischievous, gritty character that feels bold and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended to evoke vintage display wood type and theatrical lettering, combining sturdy slab structure with decorative notches to maximize character at large sizes. Its variable letter widths and carved-like cuts prioritize personality and punch over neutrality and continuous text readability.
In the sample text, the dense weight and compact counters create strong texture and dark color, so the design benefits from generous tracking and larger point sizes. The distinctive notches and angular shaping are consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a cohesive carved-stamp feel.