Slab Contrasted Gypi 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Zine Slab Display' by FontFont, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, display impact, retro flavor, friendly tone, poster utility, rounded slabs, soft corners, bulbous, posterlike, heavyweight.
A heavy, poster-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes are thick and largely even, with gently rounded corners and squared terminals that read as soft-edged slabs rather than sharp brackets. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall rhythm is bouncy and slightly irregular in a deliberate, display-driven way. Lowercase forms are simple and robust with single-storey shapes, and the numerals match the same chunky, centered presence.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where strong impact and character are needed. It works well for branding or logotypes that want a vintage display voice, and for short bursts of copy where the heavy texture supports emphasis rather than long-form reading.
The font conveys a bold, friendly confidence with a nostalgic, old-time flavor. Its rounded slab details and inflated shapes create a warm, approachable tone that can feel Western-inspired or carnival/poster-like depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with an approachable, nostalgic slab-serif voice. Its softened corners, chunky proportions, and lively spacing suggest a display face built to feel bold, fun, and instantly legible in attention-grabbing settings.
In text lines the dense color and tight internal space make it most effective at larger sizes, where the subtle wobble and softened slab terminals become part of the personality. The capitals are especially commanding and suit short, emphatic phrasing.