Slab Square Ukry 8 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, pull quotes, posters, classic, refined, calm, scholarly, readable italic, editorial tone, classic elegance, modern refinement, bracketed, bookish, calligraphic, open, crisp.
A slanted serif design with broad proportions and an airy, lightly weighted color. Strokes stay fairly even, with gentle modulation that reads cleanly in text, and the serifs present as sturdy, slab-leaning forms with subtly rounded joins rather than razor-sharp brackets. Counters are open and the curves are smooth, giving letters a relaxed rhythm; ascenders and descenders feel moderately long, contributing to an elegant, flowing line. Numerals share the same italic motion and maintain clear, readable shapes with consistent spacing and steady baseline behavior.
It performs well in editorial settings such as magazine typography, book interiors, and essay-style layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. The wide proportions and open counters also make it effective for pull quotes, headlines, and display applications that benefit from a refined, slanted serif tone.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a composed, literary feel. Its italic slant and sturdy serif presence suggest sophistication without feeling overly formal, making it suitable for elegant reading environments and refined branding.
The design appears intended as a readable italic with a modern, slab-influenced serif presence—balancing a classic literary voice with clean, even strokes for contemporary page and screen use.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent texture across mixed-case passages, and the italic angle remains steady from capitals through lowercase and figures. Round letters keep generous interior space, while diagonals and terminals stay crisp, supporting clarity at larger text sizes.