Slab Square Ugrik 6 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, book typography, magazines, literary branding, packaging, editorial, refined, classic, bookish, formal, text emphasis, literary tone, classic readability, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, diagonal stress, calligraphic.
A slanted serif design with sturdy, bracketed slab-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show diagonal stress and open, rounded counters, with crisp terminals that keep the texture clean in running text. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and slightly wide, while the lowercase has a smooth, calligraphic flow with clear ascenders and descenders. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights that integrate naturally into text settings.
This face is well suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, magazines, and essays where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or continuous reading. It also works for upscale packaging, cultural materials, and brand applications that benefit from a classic, text-centric tone.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, combining a composed, traditional voice with a subtle forward motion from the italic slant. It feels authoritative without becoming rigid, making it suitable for refined, text-forward typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, print-oriented italic with confident slab-like serifs and a traditional, bookish cadence. Its oldstyle figures and steady rhythm suggest a focus on comfortable paragraph typography and elegant emphasis within a serif text system.
In the sample paragraph the spacing and rhythm produce an even gray value, and the italic angle remains consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The design balances robust serifs with relatively open interior shapes, helping maintain clarity at text sizes.