Slab Square Ugdup 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazine text, editorial design, literary branding, pull quotes, literary, editorial, academic, refined, vintage, text italic, editorial voice, classic tone, sturdy readability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic slant, open counters, oldstyle numerals.
This is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins. Strokes read as low-contrast and evenly weighted, with a noticeable rightward slant and gently tapered, calligraphic entry/exit strokes on several forms. The letterforms are open and legible, with rounded bowls and a smooth rhythm across words; terminals often finish flat at the serif or in a short, angled cut. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and a classic, text-friendly cadence.
It suits body text and extended editorial settings where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing solidity and clarity. The strong serifs and open shapes also work well for pull quotes, intros, and literary or academic branding that benefits from a classic, text-first tone.
The overall tone feels bookish and cultivated, balancing robust slab structure with a graceful italic flow. It conveys a traditional, slightly vintage sensibility suited to longform reading while still feeling crisp and composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable italic companion with the stability and presence of a slab serif, combining traditional text proportions with clean, squared serifs for dependable performance in continuous typography.
Capitals are broad and stable with confident slab feet, while lowercase forms show a livelier italic gesture that keeps texture from becoming rigid. The italic ‘a’ and ‘g’ read as single-storey, reinforcing a human, editorial character. Figures and punctuation sit comfortably within the same text rhythm, supporting continuous reading.