Slab Square Ukle 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literary fiction, quotes, invitations, literary, refined, classic, warm, reading comfort, classic tone, elegant emphasis, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, angular, crisp, bookish.
A slanted serif design with crisp, bracketed slab-like serifs and clear calligraphic influence in the stroke flow. Stems stay relatively even while joins and curves introduce gentle modulation, giving the face a disciplined but lively texture. Letterforms are narrow-to-moderate in proportion with open counters and tapered entries, and the italics show pronounced, swept shapes in letters like a, f, and y. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm, with clean, readable forms and modest detailing that keeps the page color consistent.
It performs well in editorial typography and long-form reading where an italic serif can carry both clarity and tone. The expressive slant makes it especially effective for pull quotes, introductions, captions, and any setting that benefits from a refined, traditional emphasis.
The overall tone feels literary and editorial—polished, traditional, and slightly formal without becoming stiff. Its italic voice reads as expressive and elegant, suited to conveying emphasis with a classic, bookish character.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif authority with an energetic italic cadence, offering a readable text color alongside a distinctly elegant voice for emphasis and display within editorial systems.
The rhythm is notably diagonal, with consistent slant and carefully controlled spacing that produces an even, refined line in paragraphs. Serifs remain assertive enough to anchor the forms, while curved terminals and angled joins prevent the texture from feeling mechanical.