Slab Square Udliw 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, book typography, magazine text, pull quotes, branding, editorial, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic utility, readability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, soft corners, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
An italic slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a smooth, low-contrast stroke model. The letterforms lean with a steady rhythm, showing slightly tapered joins and gently rounded corners that soften the otherwise robust slab structure. Counters are open and proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase. Numerals appear oldstyle, aligning with the text’s flowing baseline rhythm and reinforcing a bookish, traditional texture.
Well-suited to editorial environments such as magazines, books, and long-form articles where an italic voice is needed for emphasis without losing structure. It also works effectively for pull quotes, headlines, and refined branding that benefits from a classic, print-oriented character. The oldstyle numerals make it a natural fit for text that includes dates, measurements, or references set within running copy.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, combining warmth with authority. Its italic slant and softened slab details suggest a cultivated, narrative voice rather than a purely mechanical or industrial feel. The result reads as confident and traditional, with a subtle calligraphic energy that keeps longer passages lively.
The design appears intended to merge the stability of slab serifs with an italic, text-friendly cadence, offering a traditional yet distinctive emphasis style. It aims for comfortable readability and a polished page color while keeping enough personality for editorial and brand applications.
The forms maintain consistent serif treatment across caps and lowercase, creating a cohesive texture in paragraphs. The italic construction is evident in the cursive-like movement of letters such as a, e, and y, while the slabs remain substantial enough to preserve clarity at display sizes.