Slab Square Ugmav 11 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, branding, academic, retro, formal, literary, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, print tone, slab serif, bracketed slabs, calligraphic italic, open counters, generous spacing.
A right-leaning italic slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and gently bracketed joins. Strokes are mostly even with low contrast, giving the letterforms a solid, steady color on the page. The italic construction feels drawn rather than mechanically obliqued, with curved entry/exit strokes and slightly tapered joins that keep the shapes lively. Counters are open and round, capitals are broad and classical in proportion, and spacing reads comfortable and bookish, supporting continuous text.
This style suits editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where an italic slab serif can add emphasis while maintaining firmness and clarity. It also works well for pull quotes, headlines that need a scholarly or vintage tone, and brand systems that want a classic, print-forward personality.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, combining traditional authority with a warm, slightly vintage flavor. Its italic energy feels expressive without becoming flamboyant, suggesting a voice that is confident, cultivated, and readable.
The design appears intended to blend the stability of slab serifs with a true italic’s fluid motion, creating an emphasis style that remains strong and legible. It aims for a traditional reading experience with a distinct, slightly retro editorial character.
Numerals and capitals appear robust and evenly weighted, matching the text rhythm without looking overly condensed or delicate. The design’s slab serifs provide strong baselines and crisp endpoints, while the italic curves soften the texture enough to avoid a rigid, mechanical feel.