Slab Contrasted Giha 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype and 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, event promos, sporty, assertive, retro, punchy, playful, impact, motion, retro display, brand presence, signage, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap notches, compact apertures, soft corners.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded joins and occasional notch-like cut-ins at corners that add bite and help open counters in dense shapes. The lowercase is sturdy and compact with a single-storey a and g, a descender-heavy p/q, and numerals that read as thick, rounded blocks with tight internal space. Overall spacing and silhouettes feel built for impact, with a lively rhythm created by the italic slant and the interplay of thick stems and chunky slabs.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where weight and forward motion are desirable. It works well for sports and team identities, retro-styled posters, bold packaging fronts, and promotional graphics that need high visual gravity and quick recognition.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a vintage athletic and poster-like feel. Its angled stance and chunky serifs project confidence and motion, balancing toughness with a slightly playful, cartoon-adjacent friendliness.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a fast, energetic slant, combining classic slab-serif sturdiness with a modern, punchy display rhythm. Its chunky serifs and compact counters suggest an emphasis on bold signage and branding over long-form reading.
The design leans into strong, simplified shapes and reduced apertures, which increases mass and presence at display sizes. The bracketed slabs and corner notches give a carved, industrial flavor that keeps the italic from feeling purely smooth or script-like.