Slab Square Uddun 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform, pull quotes, bookish, classic, confident, scholarly, text clarity, editorial emphasis, classic tone, sturdy presence, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, ball terminals, teardrop terminals.
A serif italic with sturdy slab-like serifs and mostly low stroke contrast, giving the letterforms a solid, even color on the page. The design uses gently bracketed joins into the slabs, with smooth curves and a slightly calligraphic lean rather than a sharp, mechanical slant. Counters are open and generously shaped, and the overall proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with clear differentiation between round and straight forms. Several glyphs show soft terminals and small teardrop/ball-like details that add warmth without becoming decorative.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, essays, and magazine text where an italic is used for emphasis, citations, or voice. The sturdy slabs and even stroke weight also make it effective for pull quotes, subheads, and other text-forward settings that need a firm, classic tone without high-contrast delicacy.
The font conveys an editorial, bookish tone—traditional but not fussy. Its italic voice feels confident and readable, suggesting measured emphasis rather than flamboyant display. The slab structure adds authority and a mild vintage flavor, making it feel dependable and slightly scholarly.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable italic companion with the firmness and structure of slab serifs, balancing tradition with robust clarity. Its details suggest an aim for comfortable long-form performance while retaining enough personality for editorial emphasis and refined typography.
In the sample text the rhythm stays even across long lines, with consistent spacing and a steady baseline. The italic construction reads as a true italic with a noticeable, smooth slope and rounded entry/exit strokes, and the numerals and capitals maintain the same sturdy, slab-supported presence as the lowercase.