Slab Contrasted Gifi 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to '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, logo design, sporty, retro, assertive, dynamic, playful, impact, motion, vintage flavor, brand presence, headline clarity, chunky, bracketed, rounded, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and broadly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and largely even, with only modest modulation, creating a dense, high-impact texture. The letterforms feel slightly condensed in their internal spaces, with soft, curved joins and terminals that keep the weight from looking overly rigid. Overall spacing reads generous for the weight, and the forms maintain a consistent, punchy rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, prominent text where weight and momentum are assets—headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and bold logotypes. It can also work for brief subheads or pull quotes when you want a compact, high-contrast silhouette on the page.
The tone is energetic and extroverted, with a strong vintage flavor that recalls athletic and display lettering. Its italic slant and robust slabs give it a sense of motion and confidence, while the rounded shaping adds a friendly, approachable edge.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining bold signage presence with an italicized sense of speed. The softened corners and bracketed serifs suggest an effort to balance toughness with approachability for contemporary display use.
Caps have a sturdy, sign-painter solidity, while the lowercase introduces more bounce and curvature, helping long lines feel lively rather than static. Numerals match the same thick, rounded construction, keeping emphasis consistent in headlines and price-driven messaging.