Slab Square Uglif 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, scholarly, classic, bookish, formal, readable italic, editorial utility, classic tone, stable emphasis, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, wedge serifs, open counters.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, mostly square-ended serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are fairly even in thickness with subtle modulation, and curves are round and open, especially in the bowls and counters. The italic construction reads as a true italic rather than a simple oblique, with flowing entry/exit strokes and a lively baseline rhythm. Proportions feel balanced and readable, with moderate apertures and a consistent, workmanlike texture in paragraph settings.
It works well for editorial typography—magazines, essays, and book interiors—where an italic voice needs to remain robust and legible. The slab presence also supports confident headlines and subheads, and it can add emphasis in pull quotes and captions without losing typographic discipline.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, combining the seriousness of slab serifs with a slightly expressive italic cadence. It feels authoritative and established, suited to editorial environments where a hint of warmth and motion is desirable without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable italic companion with the structural stability of slab serifs, balancing readability with a slightly calligraphic, expressive flow. It aims to provide a classic, publication-ready texture that stays composed at text sizes while remaining distinctive in display use.
Numerals and capitals maintain a steady, upright presence despite the slant, and the italic angle is consistent across the set. The design’s slab details add firmness to headings, while the open forms and moderate spacing help maintain clarity in continuous text.