Slab Square Ugbik 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, pull quotes, packaging, branding, editorial, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, readable italic, editorial emphasis, classic authority, sturdy texture, slab serif, bracketed, calligraphic, wedge serifs, open counters.
An italic slab serif with a steady, low-contrast stroke and a clear rightward slant. Serifs are sturdy and mostly square-ended with subtle bracketing, creating a firm baseline and crisp terminals. Proportions feel traditional and bookish, with moderately open counters and a smooth, even rhythm across text. The italic is drawn with true italic forms (notably in the lowercase), giving curves and joins a slightly calligraphic flow while keeping the overall texture controlled and readable.
Well-suited for book and long-form editorial work where italic is used extensively for emphasis, titles, and citations. It also performs nicely in magazine layouts and pull quotes, where the firm slab serifs provide structure and the italic adds motion. The combination of sturdiness and refinement can support packaging and brand systems that want a classic, trustworthy voice.
The font projects an editorial, literary tone—confident and composed rather than flashy. Its sturdy slabs add authority and a hint of vintage printing, while the italic movement lends sophistication suitable for emphasis and quotation-heavy typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable italic with strong slab footing—balancing traditional readability with a distinctive, square-ended finish. It aims to provide expressive emphasis without sacrificing typographic steadiness in continuous text.
Uppercase forms appear stately and slightly condensed in feel, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, gently modulated cadence. Numerals share the same italic stance and sturdy finishing, keeping mixed text and figures visually cohesive.