Slab Square Udnim 10 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, academic, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic utility, robust italic, bracketed slabs, compact, calligraphic, bookish, angled stress.
A compact italic slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and subtly chamfered, square-ended terminals. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with a gentle diagonal stress and softly rounded joins that keep the texture smooth rather than sharp. Proportions are tight and efficient, with relatively short extenders and an overall condensed footprint that builds a dense, rhythmic line. Counters are moderately open for the style, and the numerals follow the same italic slant with clear, old-style-inspired shapes and strong base serifs.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book or journal text, introductions, and pull quotes where a traditional italic voice is needed without becoming delicate. It can also serve for captions and sidebars that benefit from a compact measure and a sturdy, structured texture.
The tone reads traditional and bookish, balancing authority with a slightly lively, forward-leaning motion. It suggests editorial seriousness—more scholarly than flashy—while the slab structure adds a sturdy, practical confidence.
The design appears intended to provide an italic companion with strong slab-serif stability, delivering a classic printed feel while maintaining robust shapes and consistent rhythm in continuous text.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, and the heavier feet and tops create a stable baseline and headline presence. The combination of compact widths and firm serifs produces a dark, even text color that feels well-suited to sustained reading when given adequate size and spacing.