Slab Contrasted Gyvy 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, sports branding, western, collegiate, vintage, playful, sturdy, impact, vernacular feel, retro display, high legibility, poster style, blocky, bracketed, soft corners, heavy serifs, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with generously sized, bracketed slabs and softly rounded corners throughout. The letterforms have broad proportions and a compact, even rhythm, with counters that stay open despite the weight. Curves are built from chunky, smooth arcs (notably in C, G, O, and S), while joins and terminals often show small notches and stepped shaping that give an ink-trap/wood-type impression. Numerals follow the same sturdy, square-shouldered logic, with prominent slabs and large, stable forms designed to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where impact and personality are needed: posters, bold editorial headlines, packaging and labels, event promotions, and logo/mark work. It can also fit sports or campus-style branding and any design aiming for a vintage, wood-type feel.
The overall tone feels bold and rooted in American vernacular display traditions—part western poster, part collegiate signpainting. It reads as friendly and confident rather than refined, with a nostalgic, handcrafted energy that suggests printed ephemera and headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif backbone, echoing wood-type and signage traditions while staying clean and highly legible. Its softened corners and textured notches add character without sacrificing the sturdy, headline-centric structure.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, chunky construction; the lowercase keeps a simple, sturdy skeleton with minimal delicacy, reinforcing a headline-first personality. The weight and slab mass create strong word shapes, while the occasional interior notches add texture and prevent forms from clogging.