Slab Square Uglan 3 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: longform text, editorial, publishing, book design, quotations, scholarly, literary, vintage, formal, readability, editorial voice, classic tone, typographic contrast, print texture, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, bookish, restrained.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, mostly rectangular serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep the silhouettes smooth rather than blocky. Strokes stay even and calm, with soft curves and open counters that maintain a consistent rhythm across lines. Uppercase forms feel classical and measured, while the lowercase introduces more movement through curved entry strokes, a single-storey “g,” and a lively “f” and “t.” Figures are simple and readable, with oldstyle-like curvature in shapes such as the “2” and “3,” and a clear, slashed zero.
Well-suited to longform reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine features, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or extended quotations. It can also work for refined branding, cultural programs, and headings that benefit from a traditional, print-oriented feel without becoming ornate.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, evoking traditional printing and academic text rather than loud display. Its slanted posture adds a gentle sense of forward motion, giving paragraphs a conversational warmth while remaining composed and professional.
The design appears intended to provide an italic slab-serif texture optimized for comfortable reading, combining classical letterforms with sturdy serifs and a controlled rhythm for reliable paragraph color.
In running text the spacing and repeated serif shapes create a steady texture, with rounded terminals and bracketed slabs preventing harsh contrast. The design’s italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping mixed-case settings look cohesive.