Slab Square Ukba 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, academic publishing, magazine features, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, text italics, editorial tone, robust readability, classic voice, print texture, slab serifs, wedge joins, bracketed feel, calligraphic tilt, open counters.
This typeface is a slanted serif with sturdy slab-like feet and crisp, square-ended terminals. Strokes are evenly weighted with subtle modulation, and many joins resolve into small wedge-like transitions that keep the forms crisp rather than soft. Capitals feel stately and slightly narrow with generous interior space, while the lowercase shows a clear italic construction with single-storey a and g, long ascenders, and a compact, readable rhythm. Numerals follow the same disciplined, old-style-leaning texture, with round forms that stay open and sturdy at text sizes.
It suits long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an italic voice needs to remain robust and legible. The strong slabs and open counters also make it useful for pull quotes, captions, and emphasis within serif text systems.
The overall tone is bookish and traditional, with an editorial polish that feels credible and composed. Its slanted posture adds a gentle forward motion, giving the texture a lively, literary voice without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a practical italic serif with confident slab serifs—combining a traditional, print-oriented texture with the stability and presence associated with slab structures for reliable reading and editorial emphasis.
Serifs read as firm and architectural, helping maintain clarity in dense settings. The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, producing a cohesive line flow and a steady color on the page.