Slab Contrasted Gyke 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, western, poster, athletic, retro, rugged, impact, branding, retro styling, texture, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, compact slab serif with squared forms, softened corners, and deep interior cut-ins that create a punched, stencil-like rhythm. Strokes are broadly uniform but show subtle shaping and modulation at joins; the slabs are thick and emphatic with short, bracketed transitions. Counters tend to be tight and geometric (notably in O/0), while many letters include distinctive notches and internal “bites” that read like ink-trap-inspired detailing. Overall proportions are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with strong horizontal emphasis and a consistent, block-built construction across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display applications where its heavy slabs and notched details can read clearly—posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, athletic or collegiate-style branding, and bold packaging titles. It can also work for short subheads or callouts when generous spacing is available.
The tone is bold and assertive, evoking vintage signage and high-impact display typography. Its chunky slabs and carved-in details suggest a rugged, workmanlike personality with a retro flair, suitable for attention-grabbing headlines and branded statements.
The design appears intended as an impactful display slab that blends traditional serif solidity with carved, industrial detailing. The repeated internal cut-ins and compact geometry prioritize recognizability and texture in big type, aiming for a distinctive, brandable voice rather than quiet readability.
The distinctive interior cutouts and stepped terminals add texture at large sizes, but the tight counters and heavy weight can reduce clarity in dense settings. Numerals match the caps’ mass and squareness, maintaining the same notched detailing for a cohesive, logo-friendly set.