Slab Square Ukgo 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, pull quotes, essays, scholarly, refined, classic, calm, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic utility, authoritative voice, slab serif, bracketed, wedge serif, oldstyle, diagonal stress.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, mostly bracketed serifs and gently tapered strokes that keep contrast restrained. The letterforms show oldstyle influence in their proportions and curvature, with smooth joins, moderate apertures, and a slightly calligraphic rhythm. Curves are generous and the overall texture is even, while the slabs read as firm anchors rather than sharp square cuts. Numerals and capitals feel steady and formal, matching the lowercase’s flowing italic construction.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, essays, and academic or literary layouts where an italic voice is needed. It is also a strong choice for pull quotes, captions, and emphasizing passages that benefit from a grounded italic slab-serif texture.
The overall tone is literary and composed, with a traditional, bookish flavor. Its italic slant adds a sense of motion and elegance without becoming showy, making it feel suitable for thoughtful, editorial contexts. The slab serifs contribute a grounded, authoritative presence.
Likely designed to provide an italic companion with strong, reliable slab serifs while preserving a classic reading rhythm. The intent appears to balance firmness and elegance: sturdy terminals for structure, with softened shaping and oldstyle proportions for comfortable, continuous text flow.
In text settings the face maintains a consistent, readable color with clear word shapes and a restrained, classic italic angle. The combination of robust slabs and softened bracketing gives it a pragmatic-but-refined personality that sits comfortably between contemporary clarity and traditional serif warmth.