Slab Square Utza 12 is a very light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate slab serif with a light, even stroke and crisp, square-ended serifs. Letterforms show generous curvature and open counters, with slightly flared joins and clean, bracketless slab details on stems and arms. The uppercase reads airy and measured, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, readable construction with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact shoulders, and tidy punctuation-like dots. Numerals appear simple and balanced, matching the restrained stroke rhythm and the font’s overall clarity.
It performs well in editorial typography—magazine features, essays, and book interiors—where a light slab serif can add structure without heaviness. It also fits refined branding, packaging, and invitation-style layouts that benefit from a crisp, cultivated serif voice.
The tone is poised and bookish, blending classic serif formality with a clean, contemporary crispness. Its light presence feels elegant and quiet rather than assertive, suited to settings where refinement and readability are both desired.
The design appears intended to offer a slender, modernized slab-serif reading experience: classic proportions and recognizable text forms paired with sharp, square serifs for a clean, contemporary finish. It prioritizes an even rhythm and openness to keep extended reading comfortable while still delivering a distinctive slab character.
Spacing in the samples appears comfortably open, helping the thin slabs stay distinct at text sizes. Curves (notably in O, C, and S) maintain a smooth, consistent roundness that contrasts nicely with the squared serif endings, creating a disciplined but friendly texture on the page.