Slab Contrasted Givo 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, retro, assertive, sporty, playful, headline, display impact, retro flavor, motion emphasis, brand presence, slab serif, inline breaks, chamfered, wedge cuts, rounded counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly packed rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick vertical masses and flatter horizontal elements, and the serifs read as chunky slabs that often end in angular, chamfered cuts. Many glyphs include small internal notches and wedge-like cut-ins that create a segmented, "carved" look, while counters stay relatively round and open for the weight. Overall spacing is sturdy and dense, with prominent silhouettes designed to hold together at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and punchy short-form typography where the wide stance and slab weight can create immediate impact. It fits sports branding, retro-inspired signage, and packaging that benefits from a bold, animated texture. For longer text, it works more as an accent or pull-quote style than for continuous reading.
The tone is energetic and throwback, evoking mid-century signage and sporty editorial headlines. Its aggressive slant, blocky slabs, and cut-in details give it a bold, competitive feel that reads as confident and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum display impact through broad, heavy forms, a forward-leaning stance, and signature carved details that keep large black shapes visually active. The goal is a memorable, high-energy slab style that feels vintage yet punchy for contemporary promotional use.
The distinctive notch/ink-trap-like interruptions add texture and motion, but they also make long passages feel busy; the design is most convincing when used large where the internal cuts remain clearly legible. Numerals share the same wide, weighty construction and maintain the font’s strong, poster-like presence.