Slab Contrasted Givo 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, apparel, athletic, retro, assertive, western, punchy, impact, motion, ruggedness, display, heritage, slabbed, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly filled interior space. Strokes show noticeable contrast for such a bold style, with thick main bodies and slimmer connectors, while the serifs read as chunky, bracketed slabs that often taper or notch into the stems. Terminals and joins frequently exhibit small cut-ins and triangular notches that create an ink-trap-like ruggedness, giving the outlines a carved, poster-ready texture. Counters are generally small and rounded, and the numerals match the letters’ weight and forward slant for a consistent, impact-first rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact typography such as headlines, posters, team or event branding, and bold packaging lockups. It can work effectively on apparel graphics and signage where a rugged, energetic voice is desired, especially when set with generous tracking and ample leading.
The overall tone is loud and energetic, with a sporty, vintage display attitude. Its slanted, overbuilt forms and slabbed detailing evoke classic athletic lettering and retro advertising, projecting confidence and motion. The chiseled notches add a gritty, workwear edge that can also read as subtly Western or industrial.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in display settings by combining a forward-leaning stance with oversized slab serifs and rugged cut-in details. The goal seems to be a distinctive, high-visibility texture that stays cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and numerals while maintaining a classic, retro-leaning presence.
In longer lines the dense color and small counters create strong visual mass, so spacing and line-height benefit from a bit of breathing room. The distinctive notched/bracketed slab construction becomes a defining signature at headline sizes, where the cut-ins and tapers read clearly rather than as texture.