Slab Square Ugrik 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, longform text, quotations, literary, classic, formal, academic, text emphasis, print reading, editorial voice, classic utility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress.
A slanted slab-serif italic with sturdy, bracketed serifs and mostly flat, squared terminals. Strokes stay relatively even, with only gentle modulation, and the italic construction reads more calligraphic than mechanically obliqued, showing flowing joins and angled entry/exit strokes. Proportions are moderately wide with a steady rhythm; the lowercase has a fairly traditional footprint with a double-storey “g,” compact bowls, and open counters. The capitals are crisp and classical in structure, pairing broad curves with firm slab serifs for a confident, bookish texture. Numerals appear oldstyle and italic, with varied heights and pronounced angled finishing strokes that integrate smoothly with the letterforms.
Well suited to editorial and book typography, especially as an italic companion for emphasis, citations, captions, and pull quotes. It can also serve as a primary text face for literary or academic layouts where a classic italic slab-serif tone is desired, and it scales effectively from compact reading sizes to larger display-like settings for headlines or subheads.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking printed books, essays, and editorial typography. Its italic voice feels expressive yet controlled, suggesting refinement and credibility rather than flamboyance. The slab detailing adds a grounded, slightly authoritative character while keeping the page color calm and readable.
The design appears intended to combine the sturdy presence of slab serifs with a traditional, calligraphic italic texture for comfortable reading and clear emphasis. It aims for a balanced, print-oriented voice: structured serifs and stable proportions paired with an italic that feels purposeful and refined.
In text, the face maintains an even color and clear word shapes, with distinctive italic forms that help emphasis stand out without becoming decorative. The slab serifs and angled terminals give line endings a defined cadence, which can add structure to long passages and quotations.