Slab Contrasted Gysu 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, signage, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, poster-ready, impact, nostalgia, approachability, display clarity, whimsy, rounded, bulbous, soft serifs, tapered joins, bouncy.
A heavy, soft-edged slab serif with generously rounded corners and slightly irregular, hand-cut contours. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with subtle swelling and tapering at joins that gives the forms a carved, blobby feel rather than a strictly geometric build. The slabs are short and rounded, often merging smoothly into stems instead of terminating with crisp brackets. Counters are compact and the overall spacing reads roomy, producing a sturdy, highly legible texture at display sizes.
This font is well suited to bold headlines, poster titles, storefront or event signage, and brand marks that benefit from a friendly, retro voice. It also works effectively on packaging and labels where strong silhouette and quick readability are more important than fine detail at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and nostalgic, suggesting mid-century signage and playful packaging. Its chunky silhouettes and softened serifs feel welcoming and humorous, with a slightly mischievous, cartoon-adjacent warmth rather than a formal editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, approachable character—combining slab-serif structure with softened, slightly organic shaping to evoke vintage display typography while remaining clear and robust in use.
Uppercase forms carry strong, blocky presence, while the lowercase keeps the same weight and softness for a cohesive, friendly rhythm in text lines. The numerals match the overall bulbous construction and maintain clear differentiation, reinforcing a consistent, poster-oriented personality.