Slab Square Ukti 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, literature, quotations, invitations, literary, refined, academic, gentle, classic, text italic, formal tone, classic reference, elegant emphasis, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, bookish, airy, crisp.
A delicate italic serif with thin, even strokes and softly bracketed slab serifs that read square-ended without feeling blunt. The letters show a consistent rightward slant, open apertures, and a measured, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Uppercase forms are stately and spacious, while the lowercase keeps a smooth flow with modest ascenders and descenders; the overall color is light and airy. Numerals follow the same understated, formal tone with clear, traditional proportions.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine features where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or tone. It also fits refined, formal materials—quotations, programs, and invitations—where a light, classic italic can add sophistication without dominating the page.
The tone is calm and literary, suggesting traditional page typography rather than display bravura. Its light texture and smooth italic movement convey elegance and restraint, with a gently old-style, editorial feel.
The design appears intended as a formal, text-oriented italic that balances traditional serif structure with a light, contemporary crispness. Its goal is to provide a graceful, readable emphasis style with a cultured, bookish character.
Curves are clean and controlled, with restrained joins and terminals that stay crisp at the ends. The italic is more of a steady text slant than a highly cursive construction, helping the face remain composed and readable in continuous settings.