Slab Contrasted Gypi 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types and 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, chunky, impact, warmth, nostalgia, attention, personality, rounded slabs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, blocky slab-serif with generously rounded corners and a soft, cushioned silhouette. Stems are thick and steady, with short, squared serifs that read as integrated “feet” rather than sharp bracketed details, giving the letters a stamped, poster-like solidity. Counters are relatively compact and openings tend to be tight, while joins and terminals show small notches and slight scoops that add texture and keep the dense shapes from feeling monotone. The overall rhythm is bold and stable, with subtle width variation across glyphs that helps the alphabet feel lively rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short promotional copy where strong weight and character are advantages. It can work well for packaging, signage, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a friendly, vintage-leaning slab voice and high visual density.
The face conveys a warm, approachable boldness with a retro display flavor. Its chunky slabs and softened edges suggest playful signage and attention-grabbing headlines, while the small nicks and notches introduce an informal, slightly quirky tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an inviting, rounded slab structure—combining sturdy, sign-painter-like forms with small internal notches for personality and separation in dense letterforms.
At display sizes the distinctive slab “feet,” compact interiors, and textured terminals are prominent and recognizable. In longer passages the dense counters and heavy color create a strong typographic presence, favoring emphasis and impact over light, airy reading.