Slab Square Ukvi 12 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book design, pull quotes, branding, packaging, editorial, literary, classic, refined, measured, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic utility, refined branding, bracketed serifs, open counters, calligraphic, crisp, formal.
A slanted serif design with clean, lightly weighted strokes and restrained contrast. The letterforms are relatively wide with generous spacing and open counters, giving the text an airy, readable texture. Serifs read as firm and rectangular with subtle bracketing, and many terminals end in crisp, flat cuts. Curves are smooth and controlled, while diagonals and joins stay sharp, producing a steady rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to magazine and book typography, especially for emphasis, subheads, pull quotes, and short-form editorial settings where an italic voice is needed. It can also serve in branding and packaging that benefits from a classic, cultivated feel while remaining crisp at moderate sizes.
The overall tone feels editorial and literary—polished, traditional, and quietly confident. Its italic angle adds motion and a touch of sophistication without becoming flamboyant, supporting an elegant, composed voice.
The design appears intended to provide a refined italic companion with sturdy, squared serifs and a calm, readable texture. It balances traditional serif cues with crisp terminals and open shapes to stay elegant while retaining clarity in continuous text.
Capitals are poised and roomy, while the lowercase maintains a clear, steady pattern with modest extenders and good differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear oldstyle-leaning in spirit (curvier, text-friendly forms) and sit comfortably alongside lowercase, reinforcing a bookish, continuous reading color.