Slab Square Udmak 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, pull quotes, classic, confident, scholarly, literary, readable italic, editorial tone, classic emphasis, text robustness, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish, open apertures.
An italic serif with sturdy, slab-like serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth rather than rigid. Strokes show low-to-moderate modulation, with softened transitions and a consistent rightward slant that reads as deliberate and controlled. The letterforms lean toward oldstyle proportions: rounded bowls, open counters, and slightly varied character widths that create a lively rhythm in text. Terminals and serifs tend to end in flat, squared edges, while curves remain full and relatively open for steady readability.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where an italic needs to carry emphasis without losing solidity. It also works effectively for magazine features, essays, and pull quotes that benefit from a strong, traditional italic texture.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, with a confident, bookish voice. Its italic angle and substantial serifs give it a formal, literary presence without becoming overly ornate, making it feel suited to serious but approachable typography.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, readable italic with slab-influenced serifs—balancing classic, oldstyle movement with a firmer, more anchored finish at the terminals for dependable text performance.
In running text, the face maintains an even color with clear word shapes and comfortable spacing. The numerals match the italic flow and weight, keeping the set cohesive for mixed text-and-figure use.