Slab Square Udbaj 15 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, academic, vintage, confident, authoritative, emphasis, readability, authority, editorial voice, bracketed, sharp, crisp, robust, calligraphic.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and clean, confident outlines. Strokes stay largely even, with subtle modulation that reads more as italic drawing than strong contrast. The capitals are broad and open, with generous counters and prominent, firmly attached serifs; diagonals and joins feel slightly sharpened, giving the face a crisp, carved look. Lowercase forms are compact and clear, with a single-storey a and g, and a tidy, centered dot on i/j. Numerals are bold and stable, matching the serifed structure and maintaining a consistent, text-friendly rhythm.
This style is well suited to editorial typography—magazine features, book and journal layouts, and longform reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. It also works effectively in headlines and pull quotes, where the robust slabs and open forms provide clear presence and strong hierarchy.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, blending a scholarly, bookish presence with a brisk italic energy. Its sturdy slabs and open shapes communicate authority and reliability, while the slant adds a sense of motion and emphasis without feeling flashy.
The design appears intended as a dependable italic companion for text and editorial settings, combining traditional slab-serif solidity with a clear, energetic slant for emphasis and contrast within a typographic system.
Spacing appears moderate and steady, supporting continuous reading while keeping a strong typographic color. The design’s squared serifs and slightly angular terminals give it a structured, print-oriented character that stands up well at larger text and display sizes.