Slab Contrasted Giha 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gonia' by Typogama (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, headlines, logos, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, energetic, impact, momentum, headline emphasis, retro appeal, brand presence, blocky, bracketed, wedge serif, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed terminals and a slightly elastic, “cut” silhouette. Strokes are robust with subtle modulation, and many joins show small ink-trap-like notches that sharpen the interior corners. The serifs read as bold wedges or slabs rather than delicate finishing strokes, giving the letterforms a sturdy, poster-like footprint. Curves are round and full, counters are moderately open, and the overall rhythm alternates between broad rounds and blocky verticals, producing a lively texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where weight and motion are assets: sports and team identities, bold editorial headlines, event posters, and packaging that needs shelf impact. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, but its strong slant and dense color make it less appropriate for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a vintage athletic and headline-driven feel. Its slanted, chunky forms suggest speed and impact, while the slab details keep it grounded and assertive. Overall it conveys confident, crowd-pleasing energy rather than quiet refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through a heavy slanted stance and exaggerated slab terminals, balancing retro signage cues with crisp interior shaping. It prioritizes impact, speed, and recognizability in big, attention-grabbing typography.
The numerals and capitals maintain a strong, uniform color that holds up at larger sizes, while the lowercase shows a pronounced forward motion that increases the sense of momentum in lines of text. The combination of rounded bowls and sharp interior notches adds a distinctive, slightly industrial snap to otherwise friendly forms.