Slab Square Udlom 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, quotations, branding, classic, bookish, scholarly, formal, readable italic, editorial tone, classic authority, sturdy emphasis, slab serif, bracketed slabs, calligraphic tilt, oldstyle flavor, angled stress.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, square-cut serifs and a moderately calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show medium contrast with gently tapered joins and subtle angled stress, while the italic construction introduces lively entry and exit strokes in the lowercase. Serifs are bold and mostly flat-ended, often slightly bracketed into the stems, giving a grounded, print-like texture. Proportions feel traditional with a normal x-height, rounded bowls, and readable counters; numerals and capitals maintain an even, steady weight with the same solid slab treatment.
Works well for editorial typography—magazine features, pull quotes, and book typography—where an italic voice is needed without losing firmness and structure. The strong slab serifs also suit headlines, packaging copy, and branding systems that want a traditional, confident accent with readable texture.
The overall tone is literary and traditional, combining the authority of slab serifs with the motion and elegance of an italic. It feels suited to serious, established contexts—more classic and editorial than playful—while still carrying a human, handwritten energy in the lowercase.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust italic companion with strong slab serifs: expressive enough for emphasis and editorial color, yet stable and legible for sustained reading. It balances classic serif conventions with a slightly calligraphic italic flow to keep text engaging and authoritative.
The italics lean is pronounced and consistent, and the heavier slabs help maintain clarity at display and text sizes. Forms like the single-storey italic a and the looping italic g add warmth, while the capitals remain composed and sturdy, creating a balanced hierarchy in mixed-case settings.