Slab Square Ukfa 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, pull quotes, subheads, classic, bookish, refined, measured, text italic, structured emphasis, editorial tone, readability, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, calligraphic slant, open counters, diagonal stress.
This italic serif shows crisp, slab-like serifs with subtle bracketing and a consistent, low-contrast stroke rhythm. The letterforms are moderately condensed with a pronounced rightward slant and a steady baseline flow, creating a smooth, reading-oriented texture in text. Curves are clean and fairly open, while joins and terminals finish with squared-off, sturdy slabs that keep the design feeling anchored despite the italic angle. Numerals follow the same controlled, slightly calligraphic construction, with clear differentiation and restrained detailing.
Well suited for editorial typography such as book passages, magazine articles, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed. It also works effectively for pull quotes, introductions, captions, and subheads that benefit from a classic, structured italic with slab-supported terminals.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a quiet sophistication that feels at home in book and magazine settings. Its slanted posture adds a cultured, literary emphasis rather than a loud, decorative flourish, making it feel refined and purposeful.
The design appears intended as a legible italic companion for text typography, combining a traditional italic slant with slab-like serif reinforcement to maintain clarity and presence. It prioritizes an even reading color and dependable emphasis over overt stylization.
In the sample text, word shapes stay cohesive and even, with italics that remain stable and legible over multiple lines. The serif treatment gives a slightly sturdier, more grounded impression than a typical oldstyle italic, helping emphasis read clearly without becoming fragile.