Slab Square Ugmif 7 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, academic, classic, literary, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, authoritative tone, print tradition, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, calligraphic stress, compact joins, open counters.
This typeface is an italic serif with sturdy, squared slab-like serifs and softly bracketed joins. Strokes are smoothly modulated with a restrained contrast, and the italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The letterforms show a traditional rhythm: rounded bowls and open counters balance firmer horizontals and slab terminals, while curves often finish with crisp, flat-ended details. Spacing reads even and text-ready, with a slightly compact, forward-moving texture typical of italic book faces.
It performs well in long-form editorial settings such as book typography, magazine features, and essays—especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or narrative tone. The firm serifs and steady rhythm also make it a good fit for academic or institutional materials that need a classic, authoritative feel without becoming overly delicate.
The overall tone feels editorial and literary, combining formality with motion. Its italic forms give it an expressive, authored quality, while the firm slab terminals add authority and a slightly old-world sturdiness. The result is refined rather than flashy—suited to serious reading and cultured branding.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, readable italic companion with traditional proportions and slab-like finishing, balancing expressive cursive movement with a stable, print-oriented structure. It aims for dependable paragraph texture while retaining enough personality for highlighted passages and refined display lines.
Capitals maintain clear, classical proportions with confident serifs, and the lowercase keeps a steady cadence with energetic entry and exit strokes. Numerals follow the same italic slant and serif treatment, helping mixed text keep a cohesive color. In the text sample, the face maintains legibility at paragraph scale with a smooth, continuous flow.