Slab Square Ugnaf 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, branding, classic, scholarly, bookish, traditional, calm, text clarity, editorial tone, traditional reading, durability, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, moderate apertures, round counters, crisp joins.
A serif text face with sturdy, bracketed slab serifs and softly rounded curves. Strokes stay fairly even, with gentle modulation and clean, flat-ended terminals that keep the rhythm steady. Proportions are compact in the lowercase with relatively small x-height and clear ascenders/descenders, while capitals feel broad and stable. Numerals show mixed widths with oldstyle-style movement and varied heights, contributing to a lively, literary texture in paragraphs.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady serif texture is desirable. It can also support packaging or identity work that needs a classic, print-rooted voice without becoming ornate.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a composed, slightly vintage feel. Its slab-like footing adds confidence and structure, while the rounded forms keep it approachable rather than severe. The result reads as quietly authoritative—suited to thoughtful, editorial settings.
Likely designed as a dependable slab-influenced text serif: sturdy and legible, with restrained personality and a traditional reading rhythm. The choices in proportions and serif structure suggest an emphasis on comfortable paragraphs and a familiar, literary atmosphere.
In the sample text, spacing and color form an even, readable page tone, with distinct letter shapes that remain clear at text sizes. The combination of firm serifs and rounded bowls creates a balanced presence that works well in continuous reading while still offering enough character for headings.