Slab Square Ugbis 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, literary branding, pull quotes, bookish, classic, scholarly, measured, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classic tone, authoritative voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, diagonal stress, calligraphic.
This typeface is an italic slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep the forms crisp without feeling abrupt. Strokes remain fairly even, with subtle modulation and a consistent rightward slant that creates a smooth, continuous rhythm across words. Counters are open and rounded, and many lowercase shapes show a slightly calligraphic construction (notably in a, e, and f), while capitals stay restrained and classical in proportion. Numerals are lining-style and follow the same slanted, serifed structure, maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed text.
It suits editorial and long-form settings where an italic is needed for emphasis, voice, or hierarchy—such as magazines, books, essays, and pull quotes. The strong serifs also make it effective for refined branding or titling when a classic, literary tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with an editorial polish that suggests seriousness and credibility. Its italic voice reads as deliberate rather than decorative, lending emphasis with a calm, professional cadence.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic that feels genuinely typographic—structured, readable, and suitable for continuous text—while using slab-like serifs to add firmness and presence. It balances traditional proportions with a slightly modern crispness in the terminals and joins.
The combination of slab serifs and a true italic structure produces a distinctive texture: sturdy at the baseline and cap line, yet fluid in the internal curves. Letterforms maintain clear differentiation in running text, and the italic angle is consistent enough to support extended passages without appearing overly cursive.