Slab Contrasted Gyba 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, headlines, logos, retro, playful, western, headline, punchy, high impact, nostalgic flavor, brand character, poster utility, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, rhythmic texture. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a display face, with thick stems and slightly tapered joins, while the slab serifs are blocky and often bracketed, creating a carved, poster-like silhouette. Terminals and curves are rounded and slightly swollen, giving counters a soft, lively shape; several joins suggest subtle ink-trap notches that help keep forms open at weight. The lowercase is energetic and somewhat irregular in rhythm, with a single-storey a and g and a distinctly italic, handwritten slant that remains sturdy and highly legible at large sizes.
Best suited for display contexts such as posters, packaging, signage, and bold editorial headlines where its chunky slabs and italic energy can lead the hierarchy. It also works well for logo wordmarks and short taglines that want a nostalgic, high-impact voice.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical—part saloon poster, part mid-century advertising—mixing toughness with a friendly bounce. It reads as confident and attention-seeking rather than formal, with a cheerful, characterful warmth that suits expressive branding.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctly retro, western-leaning flavor, combining sturdy slab-serifs with an animated italic flow. The softened curves and slightly notched joins suggest a goal of keeping large, dark letterforms readable while retaining a lively, hand-drawn character.
The font’s weight and wide set make it naturally space-filling, and the italic angle adds momentum in long headings. Numerals are bold and simplified to match the chunky serif language, staying clear and graphic alongside the letters.