Slab Square Ugbak 17 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, headlines, classic, literary, refined, academic, readability, editorial voice, classic italic, sturdy elegance, text emphasis, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, transitional, open counters, moderate slant.
A slanted serif with sturdy, slab-like feet and softly bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth rather than rigid. Strokes maintain a relatively even color across the alphabet, with gently tapered diagonals and rounded curves that read cleanly at text sizes. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, open apertures, and generous spacing that supports an even rhythm in running lines. Numerals and capitals share the same measured, slightly calligraphic construction, giving the design a cohesive, bookish tone.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic is used for emphasis, leads, and pull quotes, and it can also serve as a primary voice for magazine or book layouts that favor a classic serif with added sturdiness. It scales comfortably from compact text to mid-size headings, maintaining clarity and an even flow across lines.
The overall impression is cultured and traditional, with a calm, literary voice. Its italic posture adds elegance and motion, suggesting established editorial conventions rather than display eccentricity. The slab-inflected serifs contribute a dependable, grounded feel while the smooth curves keep it approachable.
The font appears intended as a readable, tradition-leaning italic that blends a dependable slab-serif foundation with smooth, contemporary drawing. Its goal seems to be delivering a confident editorial tone—elegant enough for emphasis, but stable enough for sustained reading.
The design leans on clear, familiar letterforms and restrained detailing: terminals stay clean, serifs remain prominent without becoming blunt, and the slant is steady across cases. In sample text it produces a consistent typographic gray, with enough crispness for emphasis while remaining comfortable for longer passages.