Slab Square Ugbor 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peckham' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, pull quotes, literary, academic, classic, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, readable italic, classic-modern blend, bracketed serifs, slab accents, calligraphic slant, open counters, crisp joins.
A slanted serif with sturdy, slab-like feet and mostly square-ended terminals, creating a firm baseline and clear rhythm. Strokes are relatively even, with subtle modulation and crisp, slightly bracketed connections where serifs meet stems. Uppercase forms feel tall and composed, while the lowercase maintains a conventional, readable build with open apertures and compact joins; the overall color is steady and not overly dense. Numerals align cleanly with the text, carrying the same italic angle and sturdy finishing details for consistent texture across settings.
Well-suited for long-form reading environments such as books and editorial layouts where an italic is used for emphasis, citations, or secondary voice. The sturdy terminals and even texture also make it effective for pull quotes, subheads, and captioning where italic needs to stay legible and stable.
The tone is scholarly and editorial, pairing a traditional italic voice with a more structural, workmanlike seriousness from its slab-influenced serifs. It reads as confident and composed rather than decorative, suggesting careful, bookish authority with a contemporary crispness.
Likely designed to offer an italic that feels traditional and readable while adding a firmer, more architectural finish through slab-like serifs and squared terminals. The intent appears to balance classical text manners with a stronger, more modern typographic footprint for editorial use.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to be unmistakably cursive in flow, yet the letterforms remain restrained and typographic rather than script-like. Wide rounds (notably in O/C/G) and strong horizontal endings help maintain clarity at text sizes while still providing a distinctive, slightly punchy personality.