Slab Square Unvu 10 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, magazine display, book covers, pull quotes, branding, editorial, classic, authoritative, literary, energetic, strong emphasis, editorial voice, compact impact, classic-modern blend, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, crisp, angular, compact.
A compact italic slab serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and a crisp, angular construction. The strokes show clear modulation without becoming delicate, and many joins and corners feel tightened, giving an almost ink-trap-like crispness at small interior angles. Counters are relatively tight and the overall proportions read condensed, with strong vertical emphasis and a lively forward slant. Terminals and serifs tend toward squared-off shapes with subtle bracketing, producing a firm, print-oriented texture across words and lines.
Works well for editorial and publishing contexts where an italic display voice is needed: magazine and newspaper headlines, book and album covers, pull quotes, and prominent subheads. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, print-forward feel with strong emphasis.
The tone is confident and editorial, blending a traditional bookish voice with a punchy, modern edge. Its italic movement adds urgency and emphasis, while the slab serifs keep the voice grounded and authoritative. Overall it feels suited to statements, headlines, and literary styling rather than casual or purely neutral copy.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust italic slab serif that remains compact and impactful, pairing traditional serif cues with sharpened details for clarity and punch in display sizes and prominent text settings.
The uppercase shows a strong, poster-like presence, while the lowercase maintains a compact rhythm and solid word shapes. Numerals appear sturdy and readable with the same assertive slab treatment, supporting typographic systems that mix text and figures frequently.