Slab Contrasted Gyry 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, western, playful, vintage, rugged, friendly, impact, nostalgia, approachability, headline strength, bracketed, soft-cornered, chunky, poster-like, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions, rounded outer corners, and pronounced bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with subtle modulation and occasional tapering at joins that gives the shapes a slightly carved or printed feel. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, terminals are blunt, and curves are generously rounded, producing sturdy letterforms with a warm, soft-edged silhouette. The lowercase is robust and upright, with simple, workmanlike construction and a consistent, dense rhythm in text.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and bold branding or packaging. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes where a dense, friendly slab-serif presence is needed, but its weight and tight counters make it less ideal for extended small-size reading.
The overall tone reads as bold and personable, blending an old-time, frontier-style sturdiness with a slightly quirky, cheerful bounce. It suggests handbills, packaging, or signage where a strong voice and a touch of nostalgia are desired.
The font appears designed to deliver a strong, unmistakable slab-serif statement with a retro, print-inspired character. Its softened corners and bracketed slabs aim to balance toughness with approachability, making it effective for attention-driven display typography.
The design emphasizes mass and solidity: thick slabs, deep joins, and rounded corners help prevent the forms from feeling harsh at large sizes. The numerals and capitals match the same blocky, poster-oriented color, keeping headlines cohesive and attention-grabbing.