Slab Contrasted Giba 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType; 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'PF Bague Slab Pro', 'PF Centro Slab Press', and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute; and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, confident, friendly, punchy, impact, momentum, brand character, athletic tone, display clarity, chunky, rounded, bracketed, soft corners, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are robust and mostly even, with subtle modulation and gently bracketed slab terminals that read as softened rather than sharp. Curves are full and slightly squashed, giving rounds like O and Q a dense, poster-ready presence, while joins and corners are rounded enough to keep the texture from feeling brittle. Spacing is generous and the overall rhythm is bold and steady, with a lively forward slant that carries through caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display roles where strong color and immediate legibility are priorities—headlines, posters, sports and team-style branding, packaging fronts, and logo lockups. It can work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, labels, section headers), but its dense shapes and heavy presence are most effective at larger sizes.
The font projects a confident, high-impact tone with a classic, athletic energy. Its chunky slabs and forward motion suggest headlines that want to feel assertive and upbeat rather than formal or restrained. The overall effect is approachable and a bit nostalgic, suited to branding that aims for boldness without harshness.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, energetic slab-serif voice with forward momentum and a friendly, rounded finish. It prioritizes impact and brand character—strong silhouettes, sturdy slabs, and a cohesive, athletic rhythm across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and emblematic, while the lowercase keeps a compact, muscular silhouette that maintains weight and color in texty settings. Numerals are equally stout and attention-grabbing, matching the letterforms for cohesive headline use.