Slab Square Ugduy 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rahere Slab' by ULGA Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, pull quotes, academic, scholarly, literary, classic, measured, italic emphasis, text clarity, editorial voice, sturdy tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, crisp, sturdy.
This is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a controlled, even stroke weight. The letterforms lean consistently to the right with smooth, calligraphic-like joins, while terminals and serifs stay crisp and blocky, giving the face a firm baseline presence. Counters are open and proportions feel balanced, with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between rounded and straight strokes. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm and maintain a practical, readable texture.
Well-suited to editorial settings where an italic is used for emphasis or contrast—such as magazine features, book typography, footnotes, and scholarly writing. It can also work effectively for pull quotes, captions, and short headlines where you want an italic voice that remains sturdy and highly legible.
The overall tone is polished and literary, combining traditional italic motion with a solid, grounded slab-serif structure. It reads as serious and editorial rather than decorative, projecting authority and calm momentum on the page.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable italic companion with the firmness of slab serifs—delivering emphasis and motion while preserving a strong, typographic backbone for reading-focused layouts.
In text, the italic slant creates a lively diagonal flow, while the slab serifs keep lines from feeling too delicate. The design maintains a consistent rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures, supporting continuous reading without appearing overly rigid.