Slab Square Udlun 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial text, magazine design, pull quotes, branding, editorial, scholarly, traditional, literary, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic utility, readable italic, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic slant, ink-trap feel, open counters.
An italic slab-serif with a steady, low-contrast stroke and confidently weighted, rectangular serifs that read as bold and supportive without feeling heavy. The forms show a gentle calligraphic flow: rounded joins, smooth curves, and a consistent rightward slant that keeps lines moving. Counters are open and the spacing is even, giving the alphabet a calm rhythm; several letters show subtle shaping at joints and terminals that adds an ink-on-paper character rather than a strictly geometric finish. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with varied silhouettes and modest, readable curves.
Well-suited to editorial and book settings where an italic voice is needed for sustained reading—introductions, quotations, captions, and emphasized passages. It also performs nicely for cultured branding and packaging that benefits from a classic italic slab-serif signature.
The overall tone is literary and editorial—classic and trustworthy, with a slightly old-world, bookish warmth. The italic movement adds elegance and emphasis, while the slab serifs keep it grounded and authoritative.
Designed to deliver an italic with strong, reliable slab serifs that preserves readability while adding a refined, literary tone. The intent appears to blend traditional text-type proportions with a more assertive serif structure for clear emphasis and editorial versatility.
Capital shapes balance broad curves with firm serif landings, creating a clear headline presence. The italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, which helps maintain a cohesive texture in running text and pull quotes.