Slab Square Udnov 7 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, reports, literary, retro, academic, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic utility, readability, slab serif, bracketed slabs, oblique, open apertures, generous spacing.
This is an oblique slab-serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the forms from feeling overly rigid. Strokes are low-contrast and even, with wide proportions and a relaxed, readable rhythm. Counters are open and the curves are slightly squared in places, while horizontals and serifs stay crisp, giving the face a confident, workmanlike structure. The lowercase shows a straightforward, text-oriented build with a normal x-height, clear ascenders/descenders, and a consistent rightward slant across letters and figures.
It suits long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing stability. It also works well for pull quotes, lead-ins, captions, and academic or institutional documents that benefit from a traditional slab-serif presence.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish, with a measured seriousness that reads as credible rather than flashy. Its slant adds momentum and a mild vintage flavor, suggesting traditional publishing, correspondence, and institutional print where clarity and voice matter.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable italic slab-serif voice that stays solid and legible while adding forward motion. It balances sturdy, squared serifs with controlled curves to deliver a classic, publishing-friendly texture.
Figures are clean and sturdy, matching the letterforms’ slab logic and maintaining legibility at text sizes. The italic angle is consistent and the spacing feels generous, supporting smooth horizontal reading in paragraphs as well as in short, emphasized lines.