Slab Square Ugbak 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, branding, classic, literary, scholarly, refined, readability, editorial voice, classic tone, emphasis, bracketed serifs, slanted roman, oldstyle feel, calligraphic, open counters.
A slanted serif design with slab-like, clearly bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms keep a steady, bookish rhythm with moderate proportions and a normal x-height, while the italic angle is consistent across caps and lowercase. Terminals tend toward flat, squared finishes on serifs and strokes, giving the face a crisp edge despite its traditional structure. Counters are open and curves are smoothly drawn, with a slightly calligraphic flow in diagonal joins and foot strokes.
This font suits book interiors, essays, and magazine features where an italic serif voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary text. It also works well for refined branding elements—such as wordmarks, package copy, and cultural or academic communications—where a classic, trustworthy tone is important.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with an editorial polish that suggests traditional publishing and long-form reading. Its slanted posture adds motion and emphasis without becoming flashy, keeping the impression measured and scholarly.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, traditionally grounded italic with slab-accented serifs and a controlled, even texture. It aims to bridge editorial elegance with sturdy, square-ended details that hold up in continuous text and emphasized settings.
Capitals appear formal and balanced, while the lowercase maintains a readable texture with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example, the single-storey forms and straightforward numerals). Figures have sturdy footing and a calm presence, matching the serif treatment and the steady typographic color in the text sample.