Slab Square Ugbob 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, magazines, essays, bookish, classic, warm, trustworthy, text italic, readable emphasis, print heritage, editorial voice, classic tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, teardrop terminals, humanist, oldstyle figures.
This typeface is an italic serif with sturdy, slab-influenced serifs and gently bracketed joins. Strokes show modest modulation with a consistent, even color, while counters remain open and round, giving the letters a readable, text-friendly rhythm. The italic construction is evident in the forward slant, the flowing entry/exit strokes, and the lively lowercase, including a single-storey “a” and a looped “g”. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and descending forms, adding a traditional, book-typographic texture.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed with strong legibility and a grounded, traditional texture. It can also serve well for pull quotes, intros, and emphasis within serif text systems, especially in print-oriented compositions.
The overall tone feels literary and established, balancing a pragmatic sturdiness with a subtle handwritten warmth. It reads as confident and familiar rather than flashy, suggesting print heritage and careful editorial craft.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable italic companion for text setting, combining robust, slab-like serifs with a humanist, calligraphic flow. Its oldstyle numerals and restrained contrast point toward comfortable continuous reading and a classic, print-centric typographic palette.
Serifs tend toward broad, squared platforms with softened corners, and terminals often finish in small teardrops or subtle flares that keep the italic from feeling rigid. The uppercase has a slightly formal presence, while the lowercase maintains a smooth, continuous motion that helps longer passages feel comfortable.