Slab Square Udbab 10 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, quotations, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, text readability, editorial voice, traditional tone, italic emphasis, bracketed serifs, flared strokes, calligraphic, oldstyle, text serif.
A slanted serif design with sturdy, bracketed slab-like serifs and mostly low stroke contrast. The letterforms are relatively wide with generous counters and smooth, rounded joins that keep the texture even in continuous text. Serifs are flat and confident, with subtle tapering and slight flaring where strokes meet terminals, lending a quiet calligraphic influence. Overall spacing reads open and steady, producing a readable, rhythmic line in paragraph settings.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine features, especially where an italic texture is desired for emphasis or a distinctive voice. It can also work effectively for pull quotes, captions, and refined packaging or cultural materials that benefit from a traditional serif presence with extra movement.
The tone feels literary and editorial, balancing traditional bookish manners with a slightly more energetic, italic-forward voice. It suggests seriousness and craft without becoming ornate, making it feel trustworthy and composed. The slant adds momentum and a conversational warmth while retaining a formal backbone.
The design appears intended to deliver sturdy text readability with a distinctive italic character, combining slab-like firmness at the terminals with smooth, traditional proportions. It aims for a dependable, print-oriented texture that remains expressive without sacrificing clarity.
Uppercase forms present a calm, classical structure, while lowercase shapes keep the color consistent through rounded bowls and clearly defined serifs. Numerals follow the same serifed logic and sit comfortably alongside text, contributing to a cohesive typographic palette.