Slab Square Ugliv 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab Pro Expanded' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, pull quotes, academic, literary, retro, formal, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, stable italic, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, calligraphic, open counters.
This typeface is an oblique slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a smooth, low-contrast stroke that stays even through curves and joins. Proportions run on the generous side, with roomy bowls and open apertures that keep the texture from feeling dense in paragraph settings. The italics are true in spirit rather than merely slanted: many letters show gently calligraphic entry/exit strokes and a flowing rhythm, while the slab serifs remain crisp and supportive. Numerals follow the same italicized, old-style-leaning movement, giving figures a lively, text-friendly color.
It suits long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis yet must remain comfortably readable. The confident slab structure also makes it effective for magazine features, pull quotes, and headings that want a classic, literary tone without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone reads bookish and cultivated, combining a classic publishing feel with a slightly vintage, scholastic character. The slanted stance adds motion and warmth, while the slab serifs keep it grounded and authoritative. It feels confident and traditional without becoming overly ornate or formal.
The design appears intended to offer an italic companion with the sturdiness and presence of slab serifs, balancing traditional text manners with a distinctive, energetic slant. It aims for comfortable readability at text sizes while projecting an educated, editorial voice.
In the sample text, the spacing and word shapes produce a steady, readable cadence, with clear differentiation between similar forms. The oblique stress and serif rhythm create a pronounced rightward flow that becomes a key part of the font’s personality, especially in longer lines.