Slab Square Ugbor 10 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, essays, packaging, literary, retro, academic, refined, readable italic, text emphasis, print classic, sturdy elegance, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, moderate slant, calligraphic.
A lightly weighted italic slab serif with a moderate slant and generous horizontal proportions. Strokes maintain an even color with subtle modulation, while the serifs read as sturdy slabs, often slightly bracketed into the stems rather than abrupt. The italic construction is crisp and controlled, with open counters and a steady rhythm that keeps paragraphs smooth and readable. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and a flowing italic alignment that matches the text face.
This font is well suited to editorial typography, book or magazine text, pull quotes, and other reading-intensive applications where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing stability. It can also work for tasteful packaging, menus, and identity systems that want a classic slab-serif presence with a graceful slant.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, blending a classic, literary voice with a slightly retro, print-driven character. Its italic energy feels deliberate rather than flamboyant, projecting a composed, cultured mood suitable for long-form reading and refined branding.
The design appears intended as a readable italic slab serif that combines strong, square-leaning serif structure with a smooth text rhythm. It aims to deliver a traditional print feel with dependable legibility, giving designers an italic that can carry both emphasis in running text and prominent display lines.
Spacing looks comfortable in text settings, and the italic angles and serif shapes create a consistent forward motion across lines. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly wide, while lowercase maintains clarity through open shapes and restrained detailing.