Slab Square Ukha 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, refined, traditional, academic, poetic, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial tone, readable italic, bracketed serifs, oldstyle italic, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open apertures.
This typeface is an italic serif with a gently calligraphic construction and bracketed slab-like serifs. Strokes show smooth modulation and diagonal stress, with rounded joins and subtly tapered terminals that keep the rhythm flowing. Capitals are slightly narrow and upright in posture despite the slant, while the lowercase has lively entry and exit strokes and a single-storey a with a curved, pen-like form. Counters are generous and apertures stay open, helping the letterforms remain clear at text sizes. Numerals follow the same italicized, oldstyle-leaning drawing, with smooth curves and firm serifed footing.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine features where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or for a full-italic setting. It also works well in refined branding, cultural institutions, and formal stationery where a traditional, literary character is appropriate.
Overall it conveys a classic, bookish tone—more literary and editorial than corporate or technical. The slanted, pen-informed shapes add warmth and a sense of tradition, giving text an elegant, slightly expressive voice without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to blend the solidity of slab-style serifs with the fluidity of an oldstyle italic, creating an italic that is readable in text while still carrying a distinctive, cultivated personality. The consistent slant and moderated details suggest a focus on comfortable paragraph rhythm and classic typographic color.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive texture in paragraphs. Serifs are substantial enough to read as slab-influenced, yet softened by bracketing so the face feels polished rather than rigid. The spacing appears comfortable, creating an even color in continuous text.