Slab Square Uddiy 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newslab' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, long-form reading, literary titles, literary, traditional, scholarly, confident, text readability, italic emphasis, classic tone, robust clarity, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, diagonal stress, open counters.
A slanted serif design with sturdy slab-like serifs and subtly bracketed joins that keep the shapes cohesive at text sizes. Strokes are fairly even with a gentle diagonal stress, producing round, open bowls and clear counters. The italic construction is calligraphic rather than merely obliqued, with flowing entry/exit strokes and a pronounced rightward lean; capitals remain structured and stately while lowercase forms show more motion. Numerals are lining and proportionally drawn, with rounded curves and firm terminals that match the serif rhythm.
Well suited to extended reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or narrative texture. It can also serve for literary or academic titling where a traditional serif presence is desired without feeling overly ornate.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish, combining authority with a lively italic cadence. It reads as classic and dependable, with enough warmth and movement to feel conversational rather than formalist.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, text-oriented italic with a firm, slab-serif foundation—balancing classic serif conventions with a slightly robust, contemporary solidity. Its consistent rhythm and open forms suggest a focus on comfortable setting across paragraphs while retaining a distinctive italic personality.
Spacing appears generous and steady, supporting continuous reading and giving the italic forms room to breathe. The slab terminals and brackets add a grounded texture that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.