Slab Square Udnif 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, vintage, confident, sporty, academic, emphasis, impact, heritage, readability, slab serif, bracketless, oblique stress, ink-trap feel, open counters.
This is an italic slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and a clearly angled axis throughout. Strokes show moderate contrast, with thick main strokes paired to slimmer joins and curves, producing a crisp, high-ink rhythm without becoming delicate. Serifs are short and blocky, often reading as flat platforms on the baseline and cap line, and terminals tend to finish bluntly rather than tapering to points. The letterforms are fairly compact with open apertures and generous interior space, while the numerals follow the same italic, slabbed construction for a consistent text-and-display color.
It works well for headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes where an italic voice needs weight and authority. The strong slabs and clear shapes also suit logos, packaging, and promotional graphics that benefit from a vintage-leaning, energetic serif. In longer settings it can deliver a distinctive editorial texture, especially at comfortable text sizes with adequate spacing.
The overall tone feels classic and assertive, with a newsroom/editorial energy and a touch of old-school athletic branding. Its slanted stance adds momentum and emphasis, while the hefty slabs keep it grounded and confident. The result reads as traditional but punchy rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to provide an emphatic italic with the solidity of slab serifs—combining speed and slant with firm, square serifs for impact. It aims to be versatile across display and supporting text roles while maintaining a recognizable, traditional-meets-bold personality.
The italic is drawn as a true design rather than a simple slant, with coordinated serif angles and lively curves that keep word shapes strong. Round letters maintain smooth, continuous bowls, while straight-sided forms stay firm and architectural, creating a steady texture in paragraphs and bold emphasis in headlines.