Slab Square Ukvo 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, institutional, literary, traditional, academic, formal, calm, text italic, classic voice, editorial utility, book typography, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, diagonal stress, calligraphic, open counters.
A slanted serif design with clearly defined, bracketed slab-like serifs and gently tapered strokes. The letterforms show a classic, calligraphic construction: rounded shapes with open counters, a steady diagonal rhythm, and modest modulation that keeps the texture even in paragraph settings. Capitals are slightly wide and stately, while the lowercase maintains a readable, bookish flow; the italic angle is consistent across letters and numerals. The figures appear oldstyle, with varying heights and several descending forms, reinforcing a text-first, editorial feel.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or continuous setting. It can also support institutional or academic materials—reports, programs, and invitations—where a traditional serif tone and dependable text rhythm are desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking printed books, essays, and formal correspondence. Its steady slant and softened slab serifs give it a composed, scholarly character rather than a flashy or decorative one.
The design appears intended as a text-oriented italic serif that balances sturdy, slab-influenced serifs with a refined, literary rhythm. Its proportions and oldstyle numerals suggest an emphasis on continuous reading and classic typographic conventions.
Stroke endings tend to resolve into flat, squared terminals through the serifs, while curves remain smooth and moderately rounded. The spacing reads relatively open in the sample text, producing a clear, even color and good word-shape definition.