Slab Square Ukbi 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, brand voice, classic, bookish, refined, calm, text emphasis, editorial tone, readable italic, classic utility, structured warmth, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, wide apertures.
A slanted slab serif with crisp, flat-ended terminals and gently bracketed serifs that read as sturdy without becoming heavy. Strokes are mostly even with subtle modulation, and the curves show a soft diagonal stress that gives the face a traditional, bookish rhythm. Proportions are moderately open with generous counters; capitals feel stately and slightly narrow, while the lowercase has a smooth, flowing italic construction with a single-storey a and g. Numerals match the text color well, with clear, straightforward forms designed to sit comfortably in running copy.
This font suits editorial typography—magazines, essays, and book interiors—where an italic slab can provide emphasis with more structure than a conventional oldstyle italic. It also works well for pull quotes, subheads, and brand applications that want a classic, literary tone with a slightly sturdier footprint than a typical serif italic.
The overall tone is cultured and literary, combining the authority of a slab serif with the warmth of an italic hand. It feels suitable for traditional publishing and conveys a composed, trustworthy voice rather than a loud or decorative one.
The design appears intended to blend the readability and authority of slab serifs with an italic that still feels text-first. Its measured contrast, open counters, and stable serifs suggest a focus on consistent color and comfortable long-form setting, while the slant adds momentum for emphasis and hierarchy.
The italic angle is consistent across uppercase and lowercase, and the spacing appears measured and even in paragraph settings. Details like the angled cross-strokes and compact joins keep texture lively, while the slab serifs stabilize lines and help maintain a steady baseline.