Slab Contrasted Gyba 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' by Parachute, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, chunky, playful, assertive, impact, motion, display, brand voice, nostalgia, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are robust and mostly even in weight, with subtle modulation that shows up in rounded joins and terminals. The serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, often forming wedge-like feet and caps that add momentum to the italic slant. Curves are generous and slightly squared off, with small notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins at tight joins that help keep shapes open at large sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its thick slabs and italic drive can do the work—sports identity, bold editorial headings, packaging, and attention signage. It will also hold up for large-format statements and logo-style wordmarks where a retro, high-impact voice is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, combining a vintage advertising feel with a sporty, display-first confidence. Its chunky slabs and pronounced slant read as bold and friendly rather than formal, giving headlines a punchy, crowd-pleasing character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif foundation, pushing a dynamic italic angle and sculpted joins to keep the heavy weight lively. It prioritizes strong silhouette and immediate readability in display contexts while maintaining a cohesive, vintage-inflected personality.
The rhythm is tightly packed and weighty, producing dark, attention-grabbing word shapes. Round letters (like O/Q) stay stable and full, while diagonals and angled terminals add a sense of speed. Numerals match the letterforms in mass and presence, making the set feel consistent for headline and poster use.