Slab Square Ugduh 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, academic, pull quotes, literary, retro, scholarly, formal, readability, editorial voice, robust emphasis, print utility, classic tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, angled stress, compact caps, open counters.
An italic slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a restrained, low-contrast stroke structure. The overall construction is crisp and slightly condensed in the capitals, with clear, open interior spaces and a steady rhythm across text. Serifs are prominent but controlled, often appearing as firm horizontal slabs that anchor stems and add emphasis without heavy modulation. Numerals follow the same italic slant and pragmatic, print-oriented proportions, keeping figures readable and consistent with the text face.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where an italic voice needs to remain strong and legible. It also works effectively for pull quotes, subheads, and emphasis within serif text systems, especially when a sturdier, more grounded italic is desired.
The face conveys an editorial, bookish tone with a touch of vintage pragmatism. Its confident slabs and steady italic angle suggest traditional publishing and learned material rather than overt decoration, giving it a composed, slightly nostalgic voice.
The design appears intended to provide a durable, highly readable italic companion with slab-serif authority, balancing traditional text conventions with a firmer, more architectural serif treatment. It aims for consistent color and dependable clarity in continuous reading while still delivering a distinctive editorial presence.
The italic is pronounced enough to read as a true italic rather than an oblique, and it maintains a consistent slant across caps, lowercase, and figures. The shapes favor clarity over flourish, with a workmanlike robustness that keeps the texture even in longer passages.