Slab Square Ugbor 17 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book design, editorial, headlines, pull quotes, vintage, scholarly, confident, formal, readable italic, editorial tone, print sturdiness, classic voice, bracketed, robust, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A slanted serif with sturdy, squared slab-like serifs and mostly low stroke contrast, giving it a firm, even color on the page. The italics show clear calligraphic construction: rounded joins, gently swelling curves, and wedge-like entry/exit strokes that remain clean rather than delicate. Proportions run a bit generous in width with open counters and a steady rhythm, while capitals read structured and slightly classical in their outlines. Numerals are compact and sturdy, matching the serif weight and maintaining consistent spacing and alignment across the set.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where an italic serif is needed for emphasis. It can also serve effectively in headlines, subheads, and pull quotes, where its sturdy serifs and wide proportions create a distinctive, readable voice.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish—confident and traditional, with a slightly vintage, print-era flavor. Its italic voice adds a cultured, literary emphasis rather than a flashy or decorative mood.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity and firmness of slab-like serifs with an italic that remains highly readable in continuous text. It aims for a classic, print-friendly texture with enough personality to stand out in editorial settings without becoming ornamental.
The sample text demonstrates strong paragraph texture and stable word shapes, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/l/1) aided by serifs and italic construction. The slab serifs and flattened terminals lend a purposeful, authoritative presence that holds up well at larger sizes.