Slab Contrasted Gysu 6 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, friendly, bold, quirky, display impact, retro feel, approachability, brand voice, headline clarity, rounded, soft corners, chunky, bouncy, poster-ready.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, rounded corners, and compact internal counters. Strokes are largely even with subtle modulation, and the slab terminals read as soft-edged blocks rather than sharp brackets. Letterforms show a buoyant baseline rhythm and slightly irregular detailing that gives a hand-cut, printed feel while staying consistent across the set. Numerals and capitals are especially weighty and stable, with wide, open shapes and generous sidebearings for a roomy texture.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, and short bursts of text where a friendly, retro voice is desired. It can work well for packaging, event signage, and logo/wordmark explorations that benefit from chunky slabs and a confident, attention-grabbing presence.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century poster lettering and playful editorial headlines. Its chunky slabs and softened edges feel approachable and humorous, leaning more toward characterful display than strict formality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, vintage sensibility—combining slab-serif structure with softened geometry and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm to keep large display copy engaging and memorable.
The dense black shapes and small counters favor larger sizes where the interior spaces can breathe. Round letters (O, Q, o, e) look particularly bulbous and friendly, while angular forms keep their corners softened to maintain a cohesive, cushiony silhouette.