Slab Contrasted Gifi 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, and 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, retro, assertive, industrial, playful, impact, momentum, retro flavor, brand presence, display emphasis, chunky, slanted, compact, bracketed, ink-trap.
A heavy, slanted display face with blocky slab terminals and a strongly compact, massed-in silhouette. Strokes are largely uniform, with only modest modulation, while the slabs read as thick, squared-off feet and caps that reinforce a sturdy, poster-like rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are dense, giving letters a punchy, compressed feel even though the overall set is generously proportioned. The design shows crisp corners with occasional notched or cut-in shaping at interior joins, adding bite and improving separation in the darkest areas.
This font is well suited to headlines and short blocks of text where impact is the priority—posters, event promotions, sports identities, and bold packaging. It also works effectively for signage and large-scale labels where the chunky slabs and slanted stance help maintain presence at a distance.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, evoking vintage sports branding and hard-working industrial signage. Its italic slant and chunky slabs create a sense of forward motion and confidence, with a slightly playful, throwback flavor rather than a refined editorial mood.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum weight and momentum in an italicized slab-serif voice, combining sturdy construction with a retro, athletic emphasis. It prioritizes strong texture and immediate recognition over delicate detail, aiming for high-impact display typography.
In the sample text, the heavy color builds quickly, so spacing and line breaks matter for clarity; it performs best when given room to breathe. The numerals share the same sturdy, slabbed construction, making them feel consistent for scores, dates, and price-driven messaging.