Slab Square Ugbak 13 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, academic, classic, bookish, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, print tradition, robust clarity, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, transitional, calligraphic slant, open counters.
A slanted serif with sturdy slab-like feet and gently bracketed joins, combining crisp, square-leaning terminals with smooth curves. Strokes stay relatively even, with moderate modulation only where curves and joins naturally thicken, giving the letterforms a steady, text-ready rhythm. Capitals are formal and proportionate, while the lowercase shows clear italic construction with a single-storey a and g, angled entry/exit strokes, and compact, rounded bowls. Figures are lining and upright in feel but share the same italic angle, with clear, traditional shapes and consistent spacing across the set.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or running text with a classic flavor. It can also serve headlines, pull quotes, and section openers when you want a refined serif presence that remains stable and readable.
The overall tone is scholarly and editorial—polished enough for literature and criticism, yet sturdy and practical rather than showy. Its italic slant reads as articulate and slightly traditional, evoking print conventions and measured authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional italic reading experience with slab-supported structure—pairing traditional serif proportions with firmer, squarer terminals for clarity and durability in print-like settings.
Serifs are prominent without feeling heavy, helping words hold together in paragraphs while keeping edges clean at display sizes. The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive texture in continuous reading.