Slab Contrasted Giba 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Bolgica' by Soerat Company, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, logos, retro, athletic, poster, playful, punchy, impact, motion, nostalgia, approachability, display, slabbed, chunky, blunted, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky proportions and rounded, blunted terminals. Strokes feel broadly even, with a soft, inked look where corners are eased and joins swell slightly. The slabs read as short, sturdy blocks rather than hairline serifs, and counters are relatively tight, giving the face a dense, poster-ready color. The alphabet shows lively width variation and irregular rhythm that keeps the texture from feeling mechanical.
This font is best suited to short, impactful display work such as headlines, posters, sports-themed graphics, and bold brand marks. It can also work well on packaging or merchandise where strong shapes and quick recognition are more important than extended small-size readability.
The overall tone is energetic and nostalgic, evoking vintage sports lettering and mid-century display typography. Its bold, slanted stance adds momentum and a friendly swagger, making the text feel upbeat and attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a characterful, high-impact display slab: bold enough to anchor layouts, slanted to suggest motion, and softened at corners to keep the tone approachable. The slight irregularity in widths and curves seems aimed at adding personality and a hand-inked warmth while retaining a solid, blocky silhouette.
In longer settings the heavy weight and compact counters create a strong horizontal banding, especially in words with many rounded letters. The italic angle is consistent and helps maintain flow, but the dense color suggests it will be most effective with generous tracking and line spacing in paragraphs.