Slab Contrasted Gyba 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Wild Bounty' by Glowtype, 'Cargan' by Hoftype, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, and 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, retro, assertive, playful, impact, momentum, visibility, nostalgia, bracketed, chunky, rounded, compact.
This typeface is a heavy, slanted slab-serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and broad, rounded curves. Strokes stay generally even and dense, with subtle modulation that reads more as shaping than high-contrast calligraphy. The letterforms are compact and strongly weighted, with slightly condensed counters and a forward-leaning rhythm that creates steady horizontal momentum. Terminals and joins are smooth and somewhat softened, giving the bold silhouette a friendly, approachable edge rather than a razor-sharp one.
Best suited to display use where its weight and slanted slabs can do the work: headlines, posters, bold labels, and energetic branding. It also fits sports or event graphics and punchy packaging, and can function for short subheads or callouts where high impact is prioritized over long-form reading comfort.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, with a sporty, retro flavor. Its strong slabs and italic push feel assertive and promotional, while the rounded shaping keeps it from feeling harsh, lending a casual, upbeat character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a robust slab-serif structure while using an italic stance to communicate speed and urgency. The softened curves and bracketed serifs suggest a goal of combining strong presence with approachable, vintage-leaning friendliness.
The numerals match the heavy, slanted texture and maintain clear, sturdy shapes suited to short bursts of information. In text settings, the dark color and forward slant create a continuous, emphatic band, making spacing and line breaks an important part of preserving readability at smaller sizes.