Slab Square Ugdaj 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial text, quotations, captions, academic publishing, editorial, literary, classic, academic, formal, text italic, editorial voice, classic emphasis, print readability, scholarly tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, wedge joins, teardrop terminals, oldstyle figures.
This italic serif shows sturdy slab-like serifs with mostly square-ended terminals and subtle bracketing at joins, giving the strokes a grounded, print-oriented feel. The italic angle is moderate and consistent, with smooth, calligraphic modulation that produces gently tapered ends on some strokes and slightly heavier horizontals. Proportions are balanced and bookish: capitals are broad and steady, while lowercase forms show traditional italic construction with single-storey a and g, compact bowls, and clear entry/exit strokes. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and a flowing rhythm that matches the text face.
It works well for book and long-form editorial italics, including emphasis, quotations, and scholarly apparatus such as captions and notes. The sturdy serif structure also suits print-first layouts where a traditional italic needs to remain crisp and authoritative at common reading sizes.
The overall tone is literary and editorial—confident, traditional, and slightly formal without becoming rigid. It reads like a classic book or magazine italic, bringing a composed, cultured voice to emphasis and quotation while still feeling sturdy and practical.
The design appears intended as a text-oriented italic that combines classic calligraphic construction with a more robust, slab-influenced serif treatment. The result is an italic meant to carry sustained reading and typographic hierarchy while preserving a refined, traditional character.
In text, the spacing and rhythm create an even color with a gentle forward movement typical of italics. The slab presence keeps the letterforms from feeling overly delicate, supporting clarity in longer passages while maintaining an elegant, classic texture.