Slab Square Ugmot 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, essays, pull quotes, classic, literary, scholarly, formal, text emphasis, readability, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic slant, open counters, bookish.
A slanted serif design with sturdy, slab-like serifs and mostly square-ended terminals. Strokes are relatively even with restrained contrast, creating a steady color on the page while retaining a gently calligraphic rhythm. The capitals are wide and calm with generous bowls and open apertures, and the lowercase shows traditional proportions with a two-storey a and g, clear i/j dots, and a softly curving, slightly diagonal stress. Numerals read as oldstyle-style figures with varying heights and a flowing italic stance, matching the text’s continuous, editorial texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, and long-form articles where a classic italic voice is needed for emphasis or continuous setting. It can also work for refined headings, pull quotes, and academic or cultural materials that benefit from a grounded, traditional serif presence.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, with an academic, cultured voice suited to long-form reading. Its italic posture and solid serifs add a sense of formality and emphasis without becoming flamboyant, giving it a composed, literary character.
Likely designed as a readable italic companion with a sturdy, slab-influenced foundation—aiming to balance traditional, literary expressiveness with a stable, even texture for sustained text use.
The italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping paragraphs knit together smoothly. Rounded forms (like C, O, and e) stay open and readable, while the heavier serifs provide a grounded baseline and clear word shapes in running text.