Slab Square Ugral 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, literary, invitations, classic, bookish, formal, refined, text emphasis, classic tone, print readability, formal display, bracketed slabs, calligraphic tilt, crisp serifs, open counters, moderate stress.
A slanted serif design with sturdy, slab-like serifs that read as bracketed and firmly planted, giving the letterforms a confident base. Strokes show a moderate contrast with a clear diagonal stress, and terminals are generally crisp and squared-off, contributing to a clean, engraved feel. Proportions are traditionally book-like: capitals are broad and stable, lowercase is open and readable, and the figures are oldstyle-leaning in rhythm with noticeable curves and angled joins. The overall texture is even, with consistent serif treatment and a controlled, slightly calligraphic stroke modulation.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as books, magazines, and long-form reading where a classic italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or titling. It can also serve refined display roles—chapter openers, pull quotes, or formal announcements—where a traditional serif italic with sturdy serifs helps maintain clarity and presence.
The tone is classic and literary, with an editorial, cultured voice that suggests traditional print typography. Its italic motion adds elegance and emphasis without feeling flamboyant, making it feel authoritative and composed.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional italic voice with dependable, slab-influenced serifs—combining classical readability and emphasis with a slightly more grounded, sturdy finish than a delicate oldstyle italic.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create momentum in text, while the relatively robust serifs keep lines from looking wispy. Numerals and capitals maintain the same serif vocabulary, supporting a cohesive page color in mixed text settings.