Slab Contrasted Gyby 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cabrito Inverto' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, confident, playful, punchy, impact, emphasis, nostalgia, motion, bracketed, softened, chunky, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, solid color on the page. Strokes are mostly even with gently modulated joins, and the slab terminals are thick and often subtly bracketed, creating softened corners rather than sharp cuts. The italic construction reads more like an oblique with lively, slightly bouncy contours; counters stay open and generous despite the weight. Curves (notably in C, G, O, S) are round and full, while horizontals and slabs give the design a grounded, poster-like stability.
Best suited to display sizes where its weight and slanted rhythm can carry a message quickly: headlines, posters, and short callouts. The sturdy slabs and wide silhouettes also fit sports branding, packaging fronts, and attention-grabbing signage where a friendly but assertive voice is needed.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, with a classic, retro flavor that nods to mid‑century advertising and athletic branding. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs project momentum and confidence, while the rounded details keep it friendly and approachable rather than severe.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice. The combination of thick slabs, rounded shaping, and an italic stance suggests a focus on motion and emphasis for promotional typography rather than quiet text setting.
Uppercase forms feel robust and display-oriented, while the lowercase introduces a more casual rhythm, especially in letters with rounded hooks and bulbous terminals (a, g, y). Numerals are similarly stout and readable, with a consistent, bold presence suited to short bursts of information.