Slab Square Udraf 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lievin' by Mofr24 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, posters, headlines, packaging, academic, retro, sturdy, confident, emphasis, readability, editorial tone, vintage edge, slab serif, bracketed slabs, ink-trap feel, compact joints, open counters.
A forward-leaning slab serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a calm, low-contrast stroke. The italic is built with a measured, calligraphic slant rather than a cursive construction, keeping upright proportions while adding directional energy. Serifs are broad and mostly square-ended, with subtle bracketing and occasional notch-like shaping where strokes join, giving the outlines a slightly engineered, ink-trap-adjacent texture. Counters are generally open and the rhythm is even, with wide capitals and a solid baseline presence; numerals and uppercase forms read particularly stable and anchored.
Well-suited to editorial typography—magazine features, reviews, and opinion columns—where an italic with real presence is useful. It also works for posters, book jackets, and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab voice. The strong caps and clear numerals make it effective for titles, pull quotes, and short-to-medium text blocks where texture and emphasis matter.
The tone blends traditional bookish authority with a mildly vintage, workmanlike flavor. Its italic feels purposeful and emphatic rather than delicate, suggesting confident narration, headlines, and editorial voice. Overall it comes across as dependable and slightly rugged, with a classic sensibility that still feels contemporary in layout.
Likely designed to provide an italic slab serif that can carry emphasis without losing structural firmness. The combination of broad, square serifs and controlled stroke modulation aims for dependable readability with a distinctive, slightly industrial finish.
The design’s strongest cues are its bold slab feet and the crisp, squared terminals that keep letterforms from feeling too soft. The italic angle is consistent across the alphabet, and the heavier serifs help maintain legibility at display sizes while preserving a structured texture in paragraphs.