Slab Contrasted Gihy 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sybilla' by Karandash, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, loud, impact, attention, retro display, athletic tone, brand voice, blocky, rounded, bracketed, ink-trap, compact.
A very heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a compact internal rhythm. Strokes are thick and relatively even, with prominent rectangular slabs that read as softly bracketed and slightly chiseled at joins. Counters are tight and rounded, and several forms show small notches or cut-ins where strokes meet, adding a subtle ink-trap/engraved feel. The overall silhouette is sturdy and compact, with punchy terminals and a consistent forward motion across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where its mass and slant can work as a strong visual cue. It holds up well at larger sizes and in tight compositions where a dense, confident typographic color is desirable.
The font projects a bold, energetic attitude with a distinctly retro, poster-like presence. Its heavy slabs and slanted stance give it a sporty, show-card tone—confident, a bit playful, and designed to grab attention quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and character through heavy slabs, broad widths, and a consistent forward-leaning emphasis. Details like the notched joins and softened corners suggest an effort to preserve clarity while adding a crafted, vintage display flavor.
Uppercase forms feel especially monumental and sign-like, while the lowercase keeps the same weighty color with simplified, rounded bowls. Numerals are equally robust and display-oriented, matching the headline personality rather than aiming for text neutrality.