Slab Square Ugmum 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, essays, quotations, literary, classic, scholarly, formal, readable italic, editorial emphasis, traditional tone, robust texture, bracketed slabs, calligraphic, crisp, steady rhythm, open counters.
A right-leaning italic slab serif with a steady, even stroke weight and clearly defined slab terminals. Serifs are substantial and mostly squared-off, with gentle bracketing that helps the joins feel smooth rather than abrupt. The letterforms show moderate proportions, open counters, and a consistent diagonal stress typical of italic construction, producing a rhythmic, flowing texture in text. Numerals follow the same italic slant and sturdy slab finishing, reading clearly alongside the lowercase.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed without losing structure—such as magazine features, book interiors, pull quotes, captions, and academic or literary passages. It can also serve in headings that benefit from an informed, traditional tone while remaining robust and legible.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, combining traditional italic elegance with the grounded authority of slabs. It feels pragmatic rather than flashy, lending a confident, editorial voice that suggests seriousness and craft.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic style that stays firmly readable and authoritative, pairing familiar serif conventions with sturdy slab finishing to support continuous reading and emphasize passages without becoming delicate.
In the sample text, the face maintains clear word shapes and a stable color on the page, with the italic angle providing movement while the slabs keep the texture anchored. The design balances crisp edges with slightly softened transitions at serif joins, avoiding a harsh mechanical feel.