Slab Square Udlun 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, essays, academic, traditional, bookish, trustworthy, text emphasis, readability, editorial tone, classic feel, slab serif, wedge serifs, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic slant.
This typeface is an italic slab serif with a steady, low-contrast stroke and compact, sturdy slab serifs that often soften into subtle bracketing. The letterforms lean consistently with a rhythmic, slightly calligraphic flow, while counters stay open and proportions remain balanced rather than condensed. Uppercase shapes feel classical and structured, and the lowercase shows traditional italic construction (notably in forms like a single-storey “a” and a flowing “f”), giving text a continuous, connected texture. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and a smooth, book-oriented rhythm.
It works well for editorial typography, book and magazine text, and any setting where an italic voice is needed for sustained emphasis—such as pull quotes, introductions, captions, and inline highlights. The sturdy slab serifs also make it suitable for refined headings when a traditional, literature-forward tone is desired.
Overall, it conveys a literary, editorial tone—confident and traditional, with a refined warmth rather than sharp modernity. The italic slant adds motion and emphasis while the slab serifs keep the voice grounded and authoritative.
The design appears intended as a readable, text-centric italic that combines classical italic movement with the stability and presence of slab serifs. It aims to provide a distinctive emphasis style that remains comfortable in paragraphs and cohesive in editorial systems.
The serif treatment and angled terminals create a gentle horizontal anchoring that helps lines hold together, especially in longer phrases. Spacing and joins read as designed for continuous reading, with a consistent forward cadence across words.