Slab Contrasted Giki 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, assertive, retro, sporty, display, poster, impact, motion, retro feel, brand punch, texture, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are mostly uniform in weight, with thick, blocky slabs and subtle bracketing that keeps joins smooth rather than mechanical. Many terminals are cut with angled, wedge-like endings and small notches that read as mild ink-trap detailing, giving the silhouettes a lively, engineered bite. The lowercase shows sturdy, single-storey forms (notably a and g), short extenders, and dense rhythm; figures are bold and rounded, with straightforward construction built for impact.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, apparel or sports-themed branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for logo wordmarks where a compact, energetic slab serif voice is desired, particularly when set with ample tracking or generous leading.
The overall tone is loud and confident, with a distinctly retro, athletic energy. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest speed and momentum, while the tight counters and sharp cuts add a slightly industrial, hard-working feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a forward-leaning, display-first personality—combining sturdy slab construction with angled cuts and notched details to create motion and texture without relying on delicate contrast.
At larger sizes the crisp cuts and notched joins become a defining texture, especially in words with repeated verticals and rounded bowls. In smaller settings the dense counters and heavy slabs can darken quickly, so spacing and line length matter when using it for text-like passages.