Slab Square Ugmum 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book italics, pull quotes, posters, literary, scholarly, retro, robust emphasis, text readability, editorial tone, classic utility, slab serif, square serifs, bracketless, oblique stress, open counters.
An italic slab-serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and a low-contrast, even stroke rhythm. The letterforms lean consistently with a crisp, cut-in feel at joins, while terminals stay blunt and rectangular rather than tapered. Proportions are moderately compact with clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase; lowercase shows a traditional italic construction with single-storey forms and a simple, workmanlike texture. Figures share the same oblique stance and sturdy finishing, reading cleanly at display and text sizes.
Well suited for editorial typography where an italic needs to carry emphasis without becoming fragile—book italics, magazine feature text, and long-form pull quotes. The sturdy slab detailing also works effectively in display roles such as headlines, posters, and packaging copy that benefits from a classic yet robust italic texture.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, combining a traditional italic voice with a pragmatic, slightly industrial slab presence. It feels confident and legible rather than delicate, suggesting emphasis that remains grounded and readable. The result is a classic, literate mood with a subtle retro flavor.
Likely intended as a text-forward italic that preserves clarity and firmness through slab-like finishing, offering emphasis with a strong baseline and steady color. The design prioritizes consistent rhythm and practical readability while adding a distinctive squared-serif character.
The design maintains a consistent slanted axis across letters and numerals, giving lines of text a cohesive forward motion. The squared serifs create clear horizontal cues and strong baselines, while counters remain open enough to avoid dark, congested patches in paragraphs.