Slab Square Ugmam 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, headlines, scholarly, classic, measured, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, readability, classic italic, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, wedge serif, calligraphic.
An italic slab-serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and gently bracketed joins, giving the letters a grounded, editorial texture. Strokes are fairly even with modest modulation, and the slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Proportions feel traditional and slightly narrow in the round forms, with clear, open counters and a steady rhythm in text. The numerals share the same oblique stance and slabbed terminals, reading cleanly at display sizes.
Works well for editorial typography, long-form reading, and book or magazine layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. It is also effective in pull quotes, subheads, and refined headlines that benefit from sturdy serifs and a classic, readable texture.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, combining the authority of slab serifs with an energetic italic forward motion. It suggests a classic, literary voice—serious and articulate rather than decorative—suited to contexts where credibility and emphasis matter.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, legible italic companion with slab-serif authority—balancing strong terminals and steady rhythm with enough slant and curvature to create emphasis in running text and editorial settings.
Capital forms show crisp, squared serifs and confident diagonals, while lowercase includes a single-storey "a" and an italic "f" with a prominent top terminal, reinforcing the text-italic character. The "Q" features a sweeping tail that adds a touch of flourish without breaking the otherwise disciplined structure.