Slab Square Ugkin 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, headlines, scholarly, classic, confident, refined, readability, authoritative tone, editorial emphasis, classic italic, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, crisp joins, lively rhythm, open counters.
This italic serif shows sturdy, slab-like serifs paired with moderate stroke contrast and a clear rightward slant. Serifs read mostly squared and weighty, with subtle bracketing where strokes meet, giving the forms a firm footing without feeling mechanical. Curves are smooth and open, terminals are crisp, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with noticeable variation in letterwidths that helps words form distinctive silhouettes. Numerals share the same italic motion and solid serif treatment, keeping color and texture consistent across text.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic is used not only for emphasis but also for voice—magazines, book typography, and essays. The sturdy serif structure also makes it effective for pull quotes, section heads, and short headlines where a more expressive italic texture is desired.
The tone is editorial and literary: traditional enough for long-form reading, but with a confident, slightly assertive presence from the heavier serifs and italic momentum. It suggests a cultured, scholarly voice with a touch of display flair, making emphasis feel deliberate rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to combine the readability and tradition of an italic text face with a firmer, more grounded serif presence. Its goal seems to be a versatile italic that can carry continuous reading while still providing a distinctive, authoritative texture when used at larger sizes.
In the text sample, the slanted forms create a continuous forward flow while the robust serifs maintain strong baseline alignment and steady texture. Capitals feel formal and prominent, while lowercase maintains clarity through open apertures and a balanced x-height.