Slab Square Ugbur 1 is a light, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, headlines, subheads, pull quotes, bookish, formal, classic, refined, editorial italic, classic emphasis, sturdy readability, print tone, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
This italic serif face pairs pronounced slab-like serifs with gently bracketed joins, giving the letters a sturdy, grounded feel despite the slant. Strokes show moderate contrast and a clear diagonal stress, with sharp, clean terminals and crisp corners. Proportions are on the wide side, with open counters and a calm, even rhythm; lowercase forms read traditionally, with a two-storey “a” and a single-storey “g.” Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and a flowing italic angle that matches the text.
It works well for editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine-style settings where an italic with strong serifs can carry emphasis without becoming fragile. The wide proportions and clear counters also make it a good candidate for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes that need a classic, print-forward character.
The overall tone is literary and editorial—confident, traditional, and slightly formal. Its combination of slab presence and italic movement suggests a voice that is both authoritative and expressive, suited to classic, print-oriented typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditionally modeled italic with the added structure of slab serifs, balancing readability with a more assertive, crafted presence. It aims for a timeless, publication-ready look that feels deliberate and composed rather than decorative.
In text, the face maintains a steady color and consistent slant, with distinctive italic capitals that feel more inscriptional than cursive. The slab serifs add emphasis to word shapes and help the italic hold up at display and subhead sizes without looking delicate.