Slab Square Ugliv 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A slanted slab serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and gently rounded/bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth despite the italic angle. Strokes stay fairly even, with subtle modulation and slightly tapered or sheared terminals that emphasize motion. Counters are open and generous, and the uppercase has a measured, bookish proportioning, while the lowercase shows compact proportions with a relatively small x-height and crisp, well-defined serifs. Figures follow the same oblique stance, with clear, readable shapes and consistent baseline alignment.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotes, captions, or sidebars. It can also serve in branding and packaging that aims for a classic, cultivated tone, especially when paired with a straightforward roman companion.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a confident, literary flavor that suggests printed pages and established institutions. Its italic rhythm feels purposeful rather than decorative, giving text a sense of forward movement while staying composed and serious.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable italic slab serif for text, combining strong serifs with an even, controlled rhythm for sustained readability. It balances traditional book typography cues with a slightly sharpened, contemporary finish to keep the texture lively without sacrificing clarity.
The serif treatment reads as robust without becoming heavy, and the spacing in the sample text produces an even, paragraph-friendly color. Several forms show slightly stylized, angled finishing strokes that add personality while maintaining legibility at text sizes.