Slab Square Ugnof 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, scholarly, classic, bookish, formal, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, traditional tone, slab serif, bracketed slabs, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively rhythm.
A slanted slab-serif with moderate stroke contrast and pronounced, blocky serifs that read as sturdy yet refined. Letterforms show subtly calligraphic modulation, with tapered joins and slightly softened curves that keep the texture from feeling mechanical. The capitals are broad and stately with clear, traditional proportions, while the lowercase is more animated, featuring a single-storey a and g and a gently varied, handwritten-like rhythm. Numerals follow the same slanted, oldstyle-leaning construction with open counters and steady, readable silhouettes.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, introductions, or commentary. It also performs well in literary titling, magazine features, and pull quotes that benefit from a confident, traditional presence with added movement.
The overall tone feels literary and traditional, combining the authority of slab serifs with an italic briskness that adds motion and personality. It suggests classic publishing and academic settings, but with enough warmth and flair to feel inviting rather than rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif foundation while providing an expressive italic that remains highly legible in continuous text. Its combination of sturdy serifs and lively, oldstyle-derived forms suggests a focus on classic readability with a distinctive editorial character.
In text, the italic angle and energetic lowercase create a flowing line, while the heavier serifs provide strong horizontal anchoring and clear word shapes. The design balances crisp slab terminals with mildly organic curves, producing a distinctive texture that stands out without becoming decorative.