Slab Square Uddaz 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, headlines, quotations, scholarly, traditional, authoritative, bookish, text emphasis, editorial tone, robust italics, classic flavor, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, calligraphic.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, squared serifs and mostly low stroke contrast. The forms show soft, slightly bracketed joins and a gentle, calligraphic modulation that keeps curves lively without becoming high-contrast. Counters are open and round, while terminals often finish with crisp, flat ends; several glyphs (notably in the lowercase) introduce subtle ball-like endings. Proportions are moderate with a compact, readable lowercase and clear, classical capitals, producing an even rhythm in text while maintaining a distinctly italic silhouette.
Well-suited to editorial typography, magazine layouts, and book or long-form settings where an italic with strong structure is needed. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and subheads that benefit from emphasis without resorting to high contrast or delicate detailing.
The overall tone feels literary and established—more newspaper/editorial than decorative—conveying confidence and a slightly old-style seriousness. Its slanted stance adds motion and warmth, balancing the sturdiness of the slabs with a personable, human touch.
Likely designed to provide an italic companion with the robustness and presence of a slab serif, combining dependable readability with a slightly expressive, traditional flavor for publishing-oriented work.
The numerals are upright and clear with strong horizontals and stable shapes, suited to inline use. Letterforms show small idiosyncrasies in joins and terminals that add character, giving the face a mildly bespoke, print-oriented feel rather than a rigidly geometric one.