Slab Square Ukki 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, book typography, magazines, pull quotes, literary branding, literary, warm, classic, editorial, scholarly, text emphasis, literary tone, editorial warmth, classic voice, readable italic, bracketed serifs, slab serif, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
An italic slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs that read as slightly bracketed, paired with softly modulated strokes. The letterforms show a gentle rightward slant and a humanist, pen-influenced construction, with rounded joins and subtly tapered curves. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and restrained, while the lowercase has lively movement—especially in the diagonals and entry/exit strokes—giving the texture a slightly irregular, handwritten rhythm. Numerals follow the same italic flow, with clear curves and balanced spacing that keeps text color even at paragraph sizes.
Well-suited to editorial and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, introductions, captions, or quoted matter. It can also serve effectively in magazine layouts, cultural programs, and literary branding where a classic yet personable tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and bookish with a warm, literary feel, like a contemporary interpretation of an old-style italic for editorial settings. It communicates refinement and approachability rather than strict modernism, lending a cultured, slightly nostalgic voice to text.
The design appears intended to combine the expressive cadence of an italic with the stability and presence of slab serifs, creating a text-friendly face that feels traditional but not overly formal. It aims for comfortable readability in continuous text while providing enough character for expressive, editorial moments.
The italic angle is consistent and the slab serifs add a grounded, confident baseline, helping the face hold up in longer lines. Curved letters and diagonals (e.g., in the lowercase and capitals like V/W) contribute noticeable energy, while counters remain open enough to preserve clarity in running text.