Slab Square Ukki 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, pull quotes, literary, classic, refined, scholarly, text italic, print reading, editorial emphasis, classic tone, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic slant, humanist, bookish.
A slanted serif design with sturdy slab-like serifs and gently bracketed joins, giving the strokes a grounded, bookish rhythm. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation and a slightly calligraphic construction, with tapered curves and crisp, flat-ended terminals that stay clean at larger sizes. Proportions feel traditional and readable, with open counters, a calm baseline, and italics that lean smoothly rather than aggressively. Numerals follow the same italic cadence and share the serifed, print-oriented structure.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, journals, and editorial layouts where an italic with stable serifs helps maintain a steady text color. It also works effectively for quotations, captions, and pull quotes that need emphasis while staying aligned with a traditional typographic voice.
The overall tone is literary and cultured, evoking printed fiction, essays, and academic material rather than loud display. Its italic posture adds a sense of motion and elegance, while the slab serifs keep it dependable and composed.
The design reads as an italic companion intended for comfortable, print-like typography: expressive enough to differentiate emphasis and titles, but restrained enough to carry continuous text. The combination of a calligraphic slant with firm slab serifs suggests a goal of blending elegance with durability.
Capitals appear formal and well-balanced for headings, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, text-friendly texture in running copy. The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, supporting emphasis without looking decorative.