Slab Square Ugmol 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, captions, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classical tone, page rhythm, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, transitional, oblique stress.
An italic slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth rather than rigid. Strokes show modest modulation with an oblique stress, and the italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented: rounded letters stay open, counters are clear, and the overall rhythm is even without becoming mechanical. Numerals follow the same italic construction, with lining figures that read crisply alongside capitals.
Well suited to book interiors, magazine and newspaper settings, and other longform editorial typography where an italic is used for emphasis, titles, or quotations. It should also perform well for captions, sidebars, and scholarly materials that benefit from a stable slab-serif footprint with a refined italic voice.
The tone is traditional and literary, evoking book typography and editorial design rather than display-led personality. Its italic slant adds motion and elegance, while the slab serifs lend authority and a slightly academic, old-style gravitas. Overall it feels composed, readable, and quietly distinguished.
The design appears intended as a text italic that preserves the solidity and presence of a slab-serif family while adding a traditionally calligraphic slant and comfortable readability. It aims to provide emphasis and tonal contrast in paragraphs without breaking the overall page color or becoming overly decorative.
Uppercase forms appear restrained and classical, while the lowercase shows a more handwritten cadence typical of text italics, creating a comfortable hierarchy in running copy. Terminals and serifs stay firm and square-ended, helping the face hold up in dense paragraphs and at smaller sizes without looking delicate.