Slab Square Ukmo 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, quotations, headlines, branding, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, formal, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial clarity, expressive italic, bracketed serifs, calligraphic slant, oldstyle feel, compact caps, open counters.
A slanted serif design with crisp, squared-off terminals and sturdy slab-like serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than purely abrupt. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth transitions and a consistent rightward lean that gives the letterforms forward motion. Capitals are relatively compact and stately, while the lowercase is more fluid and text-oriented, with rounded bowls, open apertures, and a gently cursive rhythm. Numerals follow the same italicized, oldstyle-leaning logic, with varied widths and a lively baseline flow.
It suits editorial settings such as magazines, essays, and book typography, particularly for emphasis, quotations, and subheads where an italic voice is needed. The strong serif presence also makes it effective for refined branding, invitations, and display lines that benefit from a classic, slightly formal tone.
The overall tone feels literary and traditional, with an editorial seriousness softened by the italic’s calligraphic energy. It suggests a classic bookish voice—measured and cultured—while still feeling quick and expressive in continuous text.
The font appears designed to combine the authority of slab-influenced serifs with an italic, text-friendly flow—aiming for readability at paragraph sizes while offering a distinctive, cultivated character for prominent typographic moments.
The design’s rhythm is driven by tapered joins and subtly flared stroke endings, producing clear word shapes and a graceful diagonal texture. Curved letters (like O, C, S) stay smooth and controlled, balancing the sturdier slab accents so the face feels neither overly rigid nor overly handwritten.