Slab Contrasted Gysu 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, quirky, attention grabbing, retro flavor, friendly display, brand character, poster impact, soft serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap hints, bouncy baseline, bulbous forms.
A heavy, rounded slab-serif display face with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes stay largely even in weight, while terminals and slabs flare into soft, blobby shapes that create a slightly uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Curves are generously rounded, corners are cushioned rather than sharp, and several joins show small notches and pinch points that read like subtle ink-trap or carving artifacts. The overall texture is dense and dark, with sturdy letterforms and a gently irregular silhouette that keeps repeated shapes from feeling mechanical.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and bold logo wordmarks where its chunky slabs and rounded forms can be appreciated. It also works well for signage and punchy social graphics, but its dense texture makes it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The font conveys a cheerful, vintage poster energy—bold and attention-seeking but softened by its rounded slabs and buoyant shapes. Its quirky details and slightly wobbly contours give it a friendly, informal voice suited to playful branding and nostalgic themes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, retro-leaning slab-serif voice, combining stout proportions with softened, slightly irregular details to avoid a rigid, industrial feel. It prioritizes personality and presence over neutrality, aiming for memorable, poster-ready typography.
In the sample text, the strong weight produces a continuous, high-impact color that works best with generous tracking and line spacing. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, while the capitals feel more decorative; together they create a lively, billboard-like cadence. Numerals match the chunky, rounded construction for consistent emphasis in headlines and short calls to action.