Slab Square Ugmol 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, packaging, classic, literary, warm, refined, readability, traditional tone, text texture, editorial voice, slab serifs, bracketed, calligraphic, open counters, lively rhythm.
A slanted serif with sturdy slab-like serifs and gently bracketed joins, combining broad, confident stems with rounded bowls and open apertures. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with terminals that feel crisp and squared-off while still softened by the serifs’ shaping. Proportions show a relatively tall lowercase, compact ascenders/descenders, and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm that gives words a hand-set, text-forward texture. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with varied widths and a traditional, readable stance.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a textured, traditional serif voice is desired. It can also work for magazine typography, pull quotes, and packaging or labeling that benefits from a classic, slightly lively italic presence.
The overall tone is bookish and established, with a warm, humane slant that suggests literature, journalism, and cultured branding. It reads as confident and traditional rather than flashy, adding personality through rhythm and serif structure instead of high contrast or sharp geometry.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, text-centric italic with slab-like sturdiness and a traditional print sensibility, balancing clarity with a distinctive, literary rhythm.
In the text sample, the italic angle is noticeable and consistent, helping longer lines flow smoothly. The serif treatment stays robust at small sizes, and the generous inner shapes (especially in rounded letters) support clarity while keeping a distinctly classic texture.