Slab Square Ukry 9 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, essays, branding, bookish, refined, calm, classic, text italic, editorial tone, refined slab, readability, slab serif, bracketed, oldstyle figures, open counters, graceful.
A lightly built italic slab serif with broad proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Serifs read as sturdy slabs with subtle bracketing, giving the forms a planted baseline while keeping the overall color airy. Curves are smooth and open, with generous counters and an even rhythm that stays legible in text. The italic construction is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a gently forward, flowing line without becoming calligraphic or sharp.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazines, book interiors, long-form articles, and pull quotes—where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing readability. It can also serve refined packaging or brand language when a cultured, understated slab-serif italic is desired.
The tone is literary and composed: traditional enough for serious reading, but with a soft, contemporary ease from the open spacing and restrained detailing. It feels poised and polite rather than loud, lending a thoughtful, editorial character to headlines and longer passages.
Designed to provide an italic companion with the authority of slab serifs but a lighter, more spacious texture. The goal appears to balance traditional readability with a wide, elegant cadence that stays comfortable in continuous reading.
The sample text shows a clean texture with minimal sparkle, supported by clear word shapes and stable joins. Numerals appear oldstyle in spirit, aligning with the text-oriented emphasis and reinforcing a classic, page-friendly impression.