Slab Square Udbaj 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, literary, quotations, scholarly, classic, authoritative, measured, text italic, editorial clarity, classic tone, robust serifing, slab serifs, bracketed, oblique stress, oldstyle figures, calligraphic slant.
A slanted serif with sturdy slab-like feet and clearly articulated, bracketed joins. Strokes are relatively even in weight with a restrained contrast, producing a steady color in text while still showing gentle modulation. The italics are true, with a noticeable forward lean, fluid entry/exit shaping, and compact, rounded counters; lowercase forms read as traditional and text-focused, with a single-storey “a” and a lively “g.” Serifs tend toward square, flat ends and firm horizontals, giving the face a grounded baseline presence and crisp word shapes at larger sizes.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or headings that should remain typographically traditional. It can also serve in magazine decks, pull quotes, and academic or cultural publishing where a sturdy, legible italic with strong serifs helps maintain clarity and gravitas.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, combining classic italic elegance with a pragmatic, workmanlike solidity from the slab-like serifs. It feels trustworthy and slightly formal, with a quiet energy that suits narrative and commentary rather than display theatrics.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, text-centric italic that retains classical proportions while adding firmness through slab-like serifs and low-contrast strokes. It aims for comfortable readability and a composed, editorial presence across mixed-case text and numerals.
Capitals are stately and slightly condensed in feel, while the italic rhythm in the lowercase adds forward motion. Numerals appear oldstyle in their proportions, blending smoothly with running text and reinforcing a literary, page-oriented character.