Slab Square Ugluv 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial design, magazines, quotations, subheads, editorial, literary, traditional, scholarly, refined, text italic, reading comfort, editorial tone, classic voice, sturdy elegance, bracketed serifs, moderate slant, open apertures, tapered strokes, calligraphic stress.
An italic serif with sturdy slab-like terminals and softly bracketed joins that keep the letterforms cohesive and readable. Strokes show gentle tapering and a modest diagonal stress, with rounded counters and open apertures that prevent the texture from clogging. The rhythm is even and moderately spaced, with clear differentiation in curves and diagonals (notably in forms like S, G, and a), and numerals that feel text-oriented with classic proportions.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially for italics in body copy such as emphasis, citations, and pull quotes. It can also serve for refined subheads and lead-ins where a traditional italic voice is desired without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone reads editorial and bookish, suggesting traditional publishing and academic settings rather than loud display. Its italic slant adds a cultured, expressive motion while the firm serifs keep it grounded and authoritative.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable text italic that balances expressive movement with sturdy, slab-influenced structure. It aims for a familiar, publishing-oriented feel, prioritizing consistency and legibility in continuous reading.
The italic forms maintain a controlled, consistent angle across capitals and lowercase, producing a smooth line in running text. Finishing details stay clean and restrained—terminals are squared-off enough to feel slab-influenced, yet not overly geometric—supporting a calm, continuous page color.