Slab Contrasted Gyhu 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Servus Slab' by Dada Studio, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, and 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, poster, retro, chunky, sturdy, impact, nostalgia, legibility, branding, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, rounded corners, heavy serifs.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and strongly bracketed serifs that read as thick “feet” on most letters. Strokes are predominantly solid and weighty with subtle modulation, and the joins show rounded, slightly scooped transitions that give an ink-trap-like bite at some interior corners. Terminals often finish in soft curves or bulb-like shapes (notably in many lowercase forms), and the overall silhouette is chunky with a steady, confident rhythm. Numerals match the mass and footprint of the letters, keeping the same blunt, poster-friendly presence.
Best suited for large-size applications where weight and presence are the goal: headlines, poster titles, storefront or event signage, packaging labels, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a vintage slab-serif voice is desired, but its heavy color may overwhelm long body text.
The tone is bold and nostalgic, evoking old posters, saloon signage, and headline typography with a friendly toughness. Its chunky serifs and rounded detailing make it feel approachable rather than severe, while still projecting authority and impact.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining thick, bracketed serifs and rounded, ink-trap-like shaping for durability, legibility, and a distinctly retro display personality.
Spacing appears generous for a display face, helping the dense shapes stay legible at large sizes. The lowercase includes pronounced, characterful forms (especially the bowls and descenders), adding a slightly playful, hand-set flavor without losing the overall sturdiness.