Slab Square Ukha 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, pull quotes, invitations, brand voice, literary, refined, old-style, academic, poetic, expressive italic, text emphasis, classic voice, editorial utility, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, angled stress, curved terminals.
This typeface is an italic serif with slab-like, bracketed serifs and a gently calligraphic construction. Strokes show a modest pen-like modulation and angled stress, with smooth joins and slightly flared, curved terminals that keep the texture lively. The capitals are wide and open with prominent serifs and a steady rhythm, while the lowercase leans more fluidly with looped forms (notably in g and y) and generous counters. Numerals follow the same italic slant and serif treatment, reading clearly with traditional, slightly rounded shapes.
It works well for editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and other long-form applications where an italic with character can add emphasis without losing readability. The strong serif presence also suits pull quotes, chapter openers, invitations, and branding that wants a classic, literary personality.
Overall it conveys a cultured, bookish tone—more literary and expressive than purely utilitarian. The italic movement and pronounced serifs give it a classic, editorial feel suited to elegant, voice-forward typography rather than stark minimalism.
The design appears intended to blend traditional italic calligraphy with sturdier slab-like serifs, creating an expressive italic that still holds up in continuous reading. Its goal seems to be a distinctive, classic voice for text and display roles where warmth and authority are both desirable.
In text, the spacing and slanted rhythm create a smooth line flow, with distinctive italic forms that remain legible at reading sizes. The combination of slabby serifs and handwritten-like curves produces a recognizable signature, especially in longer passages and titles.