Slab Square Ugleg 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, packaging, literary, refined, traditional, academic, understated, text emphasis, editorial hierarchy, classic tone, structured italic, slab serif, bracketed slabs, calligraphic, angled stress, open apertures.
A slanted slab-serif design with crisp, square-ended serifs and gently bracketed joins. Strokes stay relatively even, with a subtle calligraphic influence visible in the angled entry/exit strokes and smooth curves. The letterforms are moderately wide with open counters and clear apertures; round characters feel slightly oval, and diagonals remain clean and taut. Terminals and serifs read firm and structured, while the overall rhythm stays light and airy due to the restrained stroke buildup.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, book interiors, and introductions where an italic voice is needed without becoming decorative. It also works for pull quotes, captions, and refined packaging or identity systems that want a traditional serif presence with a confident, squared finish.
The tone is bookish and cultivated, balancing classic editorial manners with a composed, modern neatness. Its italic slant and tidy slabs give it an intellectual, slightly formal voice that feels appropriate for literature, education, and thoughtful branding.
Likely drawn to provide an italic companion with strong, dependable slab features—adding emphasis and hierarchy while keeping text-oriented clarity. The design aims for a controlled, legible rhythm that feels classical and composed rather than expressive or experimental.
Capitals maintain a steady, upright structure despite the slant, while the lowercase shows more pronounced cursive motion, especially in letters like a, f, g, and y. Numerals follow the same disciplined construction, with clear shapes and consistent serif treatment that supports text settings.