Slab Square Ukvy 3 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial design, book typography, magazine text, branding, posters, editorial, literary, academic, classic, refined, italic-led text, literary tone, readable character, sturdy elegance, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, bookish, calligraphic, transitional.
A slanted slab-serif with crisp, squared-off serif blocks and lightly bracketed joins that soften the attachment into the stems. Strokes stay fairly even, with gentle modulation that reads more from the italic construction than from strong contrast. Proportions are open and slightly expansive, with generous counters and a steady horizontal rhythm; lowercase features include a two-storey a, single-storey g, and a long, gently curving f with a modest crossbar. Numerals appear oldstyle, with noticeable ascenders and descenders and rounded bowls that keep the texture lively in running text.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, and long-form reading where a distinctive italic voice is desirable. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and cultural branding that benefits from a classic, literary tone and sturdy serif presence.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, combining scholarly formality with a lively, humanist slant. It feels traditional rather than mechanical, lending warmth and authority without becoming heavy or ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic-forward slab-serif that remains comfortable in text while adding character through bracketed slabs, open counters, and oldstyle figures. It balances tradition with clarity, aiming for a refined, publishable texture that stands out without sacrificing readability.
Italic forms are integral to the design rather than a mere oblique: curves show calligraphic tension, and terminals and serifs maintain consistent square-ended confidence. The sample text demonstrates a smooth, readable color at display-to-text sizes, with distinctive personality in the numerals and the more expressive letters like f, g, and y.