Slab Square Ugrob 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform, quotations, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, robust italic, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic, lively.
This typeface is an italic slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and gently tapered strokes. The letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm: rounded joins, soft curves, and slight modulation that keeps the texture smooth rather than sharp. Capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase has a lively, bookish flow with a two-storey “g,” a looped “f,” and a distinctly descending “y.” Numerals are clear and traditional, with open counters and stable baselines that read well in running text.
It suits book typography, magazines, and other longform editorial layouts where an italic voice needs to remain sturdy and highly readable. It also works well for pull quotes, intros, and emphasis within serif text systems, offering a distinctive italic texture without becoming decorative.
Overall it conveys an editorial, literary tone—confident and established, with a hint of warmth from the italic movement. The slab serifs add authority, while the softened curves keep it approachable and readable.
The design intention appears to be a text-first italic with slab-serif authority: combining traditional, readable forms with a firm serif structure for dependable emphasis in editorial and literary contexts.
Spacing and sidebearings appear balanced for paragraph settings, producing an even color in the sample text. The italic angle is noticeable but controlled, avoiding overly cursive forms and preserving a strong typographic backbone.