Slab Square Uknu 6 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is an italic slab serif with gently bracketed, square-ended serifs and a smooth, slightly calligraphic stroke flow. Letterforms show a pronounced forward slant with softly tapered joins and subtly uneven stroke energy, giving a handwritten-influenced rhythm while remaining clearly typographic. Capitals are poised and open, with rounded bowls and sturdy slab feet, while the lowercase carries more motion—loopier forms, angled entry/exit strokes, and long, clean diagonals. Numerals match the text color with simple, readable shapes and the same slab-terminal logic.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice is desirable at text sizes, such as essays, literary magazines, and book interiors. The distinctive italic slab character also works well for pull quotes, intros, and display lines that need personality without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone feels bookish and traditional, but with a playful, human warmth from the italic movement and lively details. It suggests editorial sophistication—less formal than a strict oldstyle italic, yet more structured than a casual script—creating a personable, slightly witty voice.
The design appears intended to blend the authority and stability of slab serifs with an italic that feels fluent and human, creating a distinctive reading texture for continuous text and expressive editorial moments.
The slanted construction and bracketed slabs create a strong horizontal emphasis, especially in letters with extended arms and feet. Spacing appears comfortable and text color stays even in paragraphs, making the italic feel usable as a primary style rather than only for emphasis.