Slab Square Ukbi 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, classic, literary, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classic tone, print readability, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic slant, open counters, lively rhythm.
A slanted serif design with slab-like, gently bracketed terminals and a steady, low-contrast stroke. The letterforms show slightly wedge-shaped joins and softly tapered strokes that keep the texture even while still feeling hand-influenced. Counters are open and rounded, with compact, curved bowls and a crisp but not rigid baseline presence. Uppercase proportions are traditional and calm, while the lowercase carries more motion, with a notable rightward lean, modest ascenders, and rounded shoulders that produce a continuous, readable rhythm in text.
Well-suited to editorial and book typography where an italic voice needs to carry extended passages cleanly. It can also serve effectively for literary titles, magazine features, pull quotes, and refined branding where a traditional serif tone is desired with a confident, slab-anchored finish.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, suggesting traditional print typography with a touch of warmth. Its italic posture reads as expressive rather than decorative, lending an educated, editorial voice appropriate for long-form reading. The slabby serifs add a grounded, slightly authoritative feel without becoming heavy or industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, text-oriented italic with classic proportions and a stable slab-serif framework. It aims to balance warmth and authority: lively enough to signal emphasis and narrative flow, yet structured enough for professional editorial settings.
Spacing appears comfortably balanced, creating an even gray value in paragraphs and maintaining clarity at text sizes. Numerals follow the same italicized, oldstyle-influenced character, integrating smoothly with running text rather than calling attention to themselves.