Slab Square Uglen 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, brand voice, refined, classic, scholarly, poised, text emphasis, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, bookish, airy.
A slanted serif with a light, even stroke and gently bracketed slab-like serifs that read crisp without feeling harsh. Curves are broadly drawn and open, with smooth joins and a calm rhythm; round letters stay circular and the overall color remains consistent in text. The italic construction is evident in the angled axis, tapered entry/exit strokes, and subtly calligraphic shaping, while capitals keep a restrained, formal silhouette. Numerals follow the same italic cadence, with clear, traditional forms and tidy terminals.
Well suited for editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and essays where an italic is used extensively for emphasis, citations, or voice. It can also serve branding and packaging that want a classic, cultivated feel without heavy contrast.
The font conveys an editorial, literary tone—polished and understated rather than flashy. Its italic voice feels articulate and composed, suggesting quotation, emphasis, or a classic print sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, text-friendly italic that pairs a steady slab-serif foundation with a refined, calligraphic slant. It aims for clarity and sophistication in continuous reading while providing a distinct italic personality.
Letterforms show careful restraint: terminals are clean, counters are generous, and spacing appears comfortably open in the sample text, supporting an elegant line flow. The combination of slab-like serifs with italic movement creates a distinctive blend of firmness and fluidity.