Slab Square Ugkov 5 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Full Slab' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial design, essays, quotations, editorial, scholarly, classic, measured, refined, readability, editorial tone, print clarity, timelessness, bookish, bracketed, upright stress, open counters, generous spacing.
A serif typeface with a consistent rightward slant and sturdy slab-like serifs that read as squared and slightly softened at the corners. Strokes stay fairly even with modest modulation, producing calm texture and predictable rhythm across lines. Proportions are generous and open, with rounded bowls and clear apertures, while capitals feel stately and evenly weighted. Numerals follow the same steady construction, with clean, readable shapes that sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well suited for editorial typography where a serif voice is desired but with added emphasis and pace from the slant—such as magazine features, essays, pull quotes, and book interior settings. It can also serve as a distinctive choice for headings and subheads when paired with a more neutral companion face.
The overall tone is cultured and composed, pairing a traditional, book-oriented voice with a subtle briskness from the slant. It feels authoritative without becoming heavy, lending a studied, literary character to both headlines and continuous text.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, print-friendly serif texture with confident slab terminals and an italicized stance that supports emphasis and narrative flow. It aims for clarity and consistency while projecting a classic, editorial sensibility.
The slab serifs add firmness and a slightly architectural presence, while the rounded curves keep the texture friendly and legible. The italic construction appears built-in rather than purely oblique, giving the forms a deliberate, editorial cadence.