Slab Square Ukfa 13 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, literary, vintage, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, classic italic, print tone, sturdy elegance, slab serif, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, oldstyle numerals.
This italic slab-serif design pairs sturdy, squared serifs with gently tapered strokes and softly bracketed joins. The letterforms have a calm, even color with modest modulation, while the slanted axis and slightly calligraphic curves keep the texture lively rather than mechanical. Counters are fairly open and proportions feel traditional, with rounded bowls and a measured rhythm that reads smoothly in continuous text. The figures appear text-oriented, with oldstyle shapes that vary in height and sit comfortably alongside lowercase.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine layouts, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary text. It can also serve in literary titling and pull quotes where a classic, print-like character is desired without sacrificing stability.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, suggesting printed matter with a classic, slightly vintage flavor. Its italic slant feels expressive but controlled, conveying refinement and seriousness without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic with strong typographic presence—combining the anchoring effect of slab serifs with a traditional, text-friendly rhythm. It aims to feel authoritative and readable in continuous settings while offering a distinct, cultured personality.
Uppercase forms maintain a dignified presence while staying compatible with the more fluid lowercase, creating a cohesive italic voice across settings. The slab serifs and terminals contribute a grounded, dependable feel even as the slant adds motion and emphasis.