Slab Contrasted Gido 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, retro, western, athletic, punchy, confident, impact, nostalgia, branding, motion, display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, soft corners, compact spacing.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and prominent, block-like terminals. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded joins and slightly softened corners that keep the mass from feeling rigid. The serifs are sturdy and often subtly bracketed, and several letters incorporate small notches or cut-ins that add a carved, display-oriented texture. Overall rhythm is dense and emphatic, with large counters and a strong horizontal presence.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing subheads where its weight and slabbed structure can do the work. It’s a strong option for logos, badges, and packaging that want a retro or sporty feel, and it can perform well in short emphatic lines where the dense typographic color reads as intentional.
The tone feels bold and vintage, with echoes of classic poster lettering and American sports and workwear branding. Its chunky slabs and forward slant create a sense of motion and confidence, reading as energetic and assertive rather than formal. The detailing adds character that suggests nostalgia, grit, and a headline-first attitude.
The design appears intended as a characterful, high-impact slab italic for branding and titling. Its wide stance, sturdy serifs, and carved-in details prioritize memorable silhouettes and bold texture, aiming for strong presence in large-scale typography rather than long-form reading.
Capitals present a strong, uniform silhouette that holds together well in tight word shapes, while the lowercase maintains the same muscular voice with a slightly more rounded, friendly finish. Numerals are robust and highly visible, suited to big sizes where the interior shaping and notches can be appreciated. The overall color on the page is very dark and even, favoring impact over delicacy.