Slab Contrasted Gisa 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lapoya' by Cuchi, qué tipo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, punchy, loud, playful, attention grabbing, retro display, athletic feel, brand impact, slabbed, rounded, chunky, bouncy, dynamic.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with compact counters, rounded joins, and broad, blocky terminals. The letterforms show a noticeable interplay between thick main strokes and lighter internal cuts, creating a carved, notched look in several glyphs. Serifs read as stout and integrated rather than delicate, and the overall silhouette is wide and buoyant with strong, dark texture on the line. Curves are smooth and full, while diagonals and cross-strokes keep a brisk, energetic rhythm.
Best suited for display typography where impact matters: headlines, posters, event graphics, sports or team-oriented branding, and bold packaging statements. It can work for short bursts of copy in marketing or editorial callouts, but the dense internal detailing favors larger sizes and generous spacing.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a sporty, retro flavor reminiscent of classic signage and athletic branding. Its jaunty slant and chunky slabs give it a friendly aggressiveness that feels attention-grabbing and fun rather than formal.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a lively slanted stance, using slabbed terminals and carved interior shaping to produce a distinctive, high-energy display voice.
The design’s internal cut-ins and tight apertures create distinctive shapes at display sizes, while also making small sizes feel denser and more textured. Numerals match the headline-like weight and exhibit similarly rounded, compact forms that keep the set cohesive.