Slab Square Ugbab 13 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, academic, literary, classic, scholarly, warm, text italic, print readability, editorial voice, classic tone, slab serif, bracketed slabs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open apertures.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, squared-off serifs and subtly softened joins. Strokes keep a steady, even rhythm with gentle modulation and a slightly calligraphic flow, creating a consistent rightward lean across both cases. The proportions are moderately wide with open counters, and the lowercase shows a readable, bookish structure (single-storey a and g, generous bowls, and a softly cupped italic f). Numerals follow the same italic momentum with round forms and stable bases, maintaining a coherent text color at paragraph sizes.
Well suited for book and long-form editorial typography where an italic voice needs to remain highly legible. It can also work effectively in magazine features, pull quotes, and academic or cultural materials that benefit from a classic slab-serif presence without excessive contrast.
The font conveys a traditional, literary tone with an editorial polish. Its italic slant and firm slabs add a confident, slightly formal voice, while the rounded interior shapes keep it approachable and readable. Overall it feels suited to narrative and commentary—serious without looking rigid.
Likely designed to provide an italic slab-serif that reads comfortably in extended passages while retaining a distinctive, traditional texture. The goal appears to balance strong, squared serifs with smooth, humanist curves to produce an italic that feels both authoritative and inviting.
The italic construction is evident in the angled stems and the forward-leaning tops and terminals, which create a smooth reading line in continuous text. Slab serifs are prominent but not overly heavy, helping the face retain clarity while still signaling a robust, print-oriented personality.