Slab Square Udlom 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, subheads, pull quotes, bookish, confident, retro, formal, readable italic, editorial tone, sturdy emphasis, classic texture, bracketed, slab serif, wedge terminals, calligraphic, lively.
This italic slab serif combines sturdy, bracketed serifs with a noticeable rightward slant and moderate stroke contrast. Strokes feel slightly calligraphic, with tapered joins and wedge-like shaping in places, while the serifs stay broad and anchoring, giving the design a firm baseline rhythm. Proportions are fairly traditional, with open, readable counters and a steady texture in text; the capitals are stately and the numerals follow the same robust, serifed construction.
It works well for editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and branded headlines where an italic voice is needed without losing weight or structure. The strong serifs and steady color make it effective for subheads and pull quotes, and it can also serve as a distinctive italic companion in longer-form reading environments.
The overall tone is editorial and bookish, mixing classic authority with a touch of motion from the italic angle. It reads as confident and somewhat old-style, suited to content that wants to feel established rather than trendy. The slab presence adds a practical, grounded character even when used expressively in larger sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, readable italic with a classic publishing feel, pairing energetic slanted forms with dependable slab serif support. It aims to provide emphasis and hierarchy while keeping a composed, traditional typographic texture.
The italic is not merely obliqued; several shapes show true italic drawing, with more dynamic curves and differentiated entry/exit strokes that help maintain clarity in running text. Spacing appears even, and the heavier slab elements keep letters from looking fragile at display sizes.