Slab Square Ugmud 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, essays, quotations, scholarly, classic, measured, authoritative, text clarity, editorial voice, classic tone, firm structure, slab serif, bracketed serifs, angled stress, calligraphic, bookish.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, mostly square-ended serifs and modest stroke modulation. The letterforms show gently bracketed joins into the serifs, giving the slabs a softened, traditional feel rather than a rigid geometric one. Curves are open and smooth, counters are generous, and the overall texture reads even and steady in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals maintain a composed, slightly formal rhythm, while the italic construction introduces clear forward motion without becoming overly cursive.
Works well for editorial typography such as book interiors, magazine features, essays, and academic or institutional copy where an italic voice is needed for emphasis and citations. It can also serve in headings and pull quotes when a classic, slab-accented character is desired without heavy contrast.
The tone is literary and editorial, with a calm seriousness that feels suited to long-form reading. Its italic angle and robust slabs add a confident, slightly old-world flavor—more classic newsroom/book typography than trendy display styling.
The design appears intended to blend readable, book-oriented italic structure with the firmness of slab serifs, producing a reliable text face that still has a distinct, traditional personality. It prioritizes steady paragraph color and clear forms while using the italic angle to add energy and hierarchy.
The italic has a true italic feel (not just an oblique), with more calligraphic shaping in letters like a, f, g, and y. Terminals generally stay crisp and flat, while the bracketing and moderate proportions keep the color of text consistent across lines.