Slab Square Ugris 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, pull quotes, headlines, scholarly, traditional, confident, formal, emphasis, readability, editorial tone, structured italic, slab serifs, bracketed feel, beaked forms, open counters, firm rhythm.
A right-leaning italic slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a consistent, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms show a measured, bookish rhythm with fairly open apertures and counters, and a slightly calligraphic construction in the curves. Capitals are broad and stable, while the lowercase has a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Terminals and feet tend toward flat, square-ended forms, giving the overall texture a firm, grounded line on the baseline.
Well-suited for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis—subheads, standfirsts, pull quotes, and highlighted passages. It can also serve as a distinctive headline or display italic in books, magazines, and brand communications that want a traditional but punchy serif tone.
The tone reads classic and editorial, balancing traditional typography cues with a crisp, assertive presence. Its italic slant adds motion and emphasis without becoming overly decorative, suggesting seriousness and authority rather than playfulness.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable italic companion with the solidity of slab serifs, delivering emphasis that remains legible and structured. Its restrained contrast and squared terminals aim for clarity and consistency across text and display sizes.
Round letters like O and Q are smoothly drawn and remain generous in their interior space, helping the italic avoid looking pinched. Numerals are clear and robust, with enough angularity in joins and terminals to stay consistent with the slab-serif vocabulary.