Slab Square Ugmam 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine text, book typography, pull quotes, headlines, academic publishing, editorial, bookish, retro, scholarly, formal, text emphasis, editorial clarity, print tradition, sturdy readability, slab serif, square serifs, oblique stress, bracketless, compact caps.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and a generally low-contrast stroke profile. The letterforms show a pronounced rightward lean and crisp, flat terminals that give the face a structured, mechanical rhythm despite the italic posture. Uppercase proportions are relatively compact with broad, stable horizontals, while the lowercase maintains a clear, even x-height and straightforward construction. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters stay open, and numerals follow the same pragmatic, upright-to-oblique logic with simple, readable shapes.
Well-suited for editorial layouts where an italic slab can provide emphasis with more backbone than a typical oldstyle italic. It works effectively in pull quotes, subheads, and sidebars, and can also serve in longer-form book or magazine text when a clear, assertive italic is needed.
The combination of an italic stance and blocky slab details creates an editorial, bookish tone—confident and utilitarian rather than decorative. It reads as traditional and scholarly, with a subtle retro flavor reminiscent of printed matter and academic typography.
Likely designed to deliver a dependable italic companion with the firmness and clarity of slab serifs, balancing traditional reading manners with a more engineered, square-terminal finish. The intent seems focused on maintaining readability and typographic emphasis while preserving a consistent, print-oriented texture.
Spacing appears generous enough for continuous text, and the consistent slab treatment keeps word shapes crisp at larger sizes. The slant is noticeable and uniform, which helps it function as a true italic voice rather than a lightly obliqued roman.