Slab Contrasted Gyso 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Foro' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Eksja' by Protimient, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, nostalgic, friendly, confident, playful, folksy, headline impact, retro flavor, poster legibility, sturdy tone, chunky, rounded corners, soft terminals, blocky, compact counters.
A heavy, chunky slab-serif with rounded corners and broad proportions, giving words a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Strokes are largely uniform with only mild modulation, while the slab terminals read as thick, blunt feet and caps rather than sharp brackets. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with subtly uneven, handcrafted-feeling curves that keep the texture lively in paragraphs.
Best suited to headlines, packaging, signage, badges, and editorial display where a strong, vintage-leaning personality is desired. It can work in short-to-medium text blocks when ample leading is available, but its tight counters and heavy texture are most effective for titles, pull quotes, menus, and brand marks that benefit from a sturdy, friendly slab-serif voice.
This typeface projects a confident, friendly voice with a distinctly vintage, showcard-like warmth. Its heavy color and soft, rounded details feel approachable and slightly playful, leaning toward nostalgic Americana and casual display energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact at display sizes while maintaining clear letterforms across mixed-case text. Its softened slabs and generous shapes suggest a goal of combining bold presence with an inviting, informal character rather than a strict, mechanical tone.
The uppercase has a broad, sturdy stance with pronounced slabs, while the lowercase keeps a compact, readable structure that reinforces the font’s dense color. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the overall soft, blocky texture in running sample text.