Slab Square Uggap 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, book typography, magazines, pull quotes, branding, editorial, literary, academic, traditional, refined, readable italic, editorial voice, classic authority, warm emphasis, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, open counters, generous spacing.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, square-shouldered serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the otherwise robust structure. Strokes stay fairly even, with modest modulation and clean, confident curves, giving the letterforms a stable rhythm in text. Proportions feel on the wider side, with open counters and ample internal space; the italic construction introduces flowing entry/exit strokes in many lowercase forms and a lively, slightly calligraphic movement without becoming overly ornate. Numerals and capitals maintain the same grounded slab presence, keeping a consistent color across mixed settings.
Well-suited to editorial and long-form typography where an italic voice is needed with more backbone than a typical serif italic. It can serve comfortably for magazine text, book interiors, and pull quotes, and it also has enough character for restrained branding or packaging that wants a classic, print-oriented feel.
The overall tone reads cultivated and bookish: traditional enough for formal contexts, but with an energetic italic slant that adds warmth and forward motion. It suggests classic publishing and scholarly material rather than overtly retro display styling, balancing authority with a personable, handwritten-like cadence.
The design appears intended to merge the readability and authority of slab serifs with the expressiveness of an italic, producing a versatile text face that stays structured while adding a human, literary tone. It aims for a dependable page color and clear forms, with just enough flourish to differentiate headlines and emphasis without sacrificing consistency.
In the sample text, the design holds together well at paragraph sizes, creating a dark, even texture with clear word shapes. The italic angle is noticeable but controlled, and the slab terminals help maintain crispness and structure, especially on capitals and figures.