Slab Square Ugnet 7 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, literary, quotations, bookish, classic, scholarly, refined, text italic, editorial voice, classic authority, readable emphasis, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
A slanted serif design with sturdy, bracketed slab-like serifs and moderately modulated strokes. The letterforms show a traditional, text-oriented build: open counters, a steady rhythm, and slightly calligraphic joins that keep the texture lively even in italic. Several lowercase shapes feature rounded entries and soft ball-like terminals (notably in g and y), while the slabs remain crisp and supportive, giving the face a grounded, readable presence. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and some descending forms, matching the text-centric tone of the alphabet.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as book text, essays, and magazine features where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or introductory matter. It can also serve in refined titles, pull quotes, and short-form branding where a classic, text-rooted tone is desired without sacrificing stability in the letterforms.
The overall tone is literary and cultivated, with an old-world, editorial flavor rather than a purely modern or technical voice. Its italic slant and confident slabs create a poised, slightly formal impression suited to classic publishing aesthetics.
The design appears intended to merge a traditional italic text feel with firm slab-like support, producing an italic that stays readable and authoritative in continuous reading. The aim is a classic, publishing-friendly personality with enough distinctive terminals and serif structure to remain recognizable at display sizes.
The italic construction reads as a true italic rather than a simple oblique, with distinct lowercase forms and expressive details in curves and terminals. Contrast is noticeable but controlled, maintaining even color across words while allowing the serifs and terminals to carry much of the character.