Slab Square Undi 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is an italic slab serif with steady, low-contrast strokes and clearly bracketed slab serifs that give the letters firm footing without feeling heavy. The italics are moderately sloped with smooth, calligraphic joining behavior in the curves, while maintaining crisp, square-leaning terminals on many strokes. Proportions are fairly traditional with open counters and a readable rhythm; the uppercase feels stately and upright in structure despite the slant, and the lowercase shows a compact, workmanlike texture with sturdy stems and clear descenders. Numerals follow the same italic logic, with simple forms and consistent serif treatment that keeps them aligned with the text color.
It works well for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing readability—pull quotes, intros, captions, and emphasized passages in longer text. The sturdy slab serif structure also suits book and magazine layouts that benefit from a classic, print-like tone and consistent texture across letters and numerals.
Overall, the font conveys an editorial, bookish tone—measured and trustworthy rather than flashy. Its slanted stance adds motion and emphasis, while the slab serifs lend a grounded, mildly authoritative character suited to thoughtful reading and polished typography.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable italic companion with a distinctly slab-serif backbone—combining the clarity and stability of slabs with the expressive cadence of an italic. It prioritizes even text color and familiar proportions so emphasis can be added without disrupting the overall reading flow.
The letterforms balance crisp slab details with soft curvature: serifs and terminals provide definition, while bowls and diagonals retain a gentle, continuous flow. In paragraph settings, the texture stays even and composed, producing a familiar, print-oriented color that supports sustained reading while still signaling emphasis through the italic form.