Slab Square Ugboz 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, packaging, literary, vintage, scholarly, assertive, emphasis, readability, durability, classic tone, editorial voice, slab serif, bracketless, oblique stress, ink-trap feel, open counters.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, mostly unbracketed serifs and a compact, steady stroke presence. The forms show low apparent contrast and a slightly industrial geometry, with square-ended joins and terminals that keep edges crisp even in curves. Counters are generally open and legible, while the italic construction introduces lively entry/exit strokes and a forward-driving rhythm. Numerals and capitals feel stable and upright in structure despite the slant, giving the face a confident, disciplined texture in text.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis—magazine features, essays, pull quotes, and book interiors—while retaining enough structure for short display lines and headlines. The robust slabs also lend themselves to packaging and branding that wants a classic-but-firm personality.
The overall tone reads editorial and literary, combining the familiarity of italic book typography with a tougher, more utilitarian slab-serif backbone. It suggests a classic, slightly vintage voice that still feels direct and contemporary in its firmness.
Likely designed to provide an italic with strong anchoring serifs and clear, readable shapes—offering emphasis and motion without sacrificing the solidity and presence associated with slab serif construction.
The italic slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a continuous diagonal flow. Spacing appears comfortable for paragraph settings, and the slab serifs stay visually present without becoming overly heavy, helping maintain clarity in longer lines.