Slab Square Udkub 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, posters, branding, collegiate, retro, assertive, pragmatic, emphasis, readability, heritage, impact, clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, beaked terminals, diagonal stress, open counters.
This is an italic slab serif with sturdy, square-shouldered serifs and a consistent, even stroke presence that reads as confident rather than delicate. The letterforms lean noticeably, with compact curves and firm joins that keep the rhythm tight in text. Serifs tend to be blocky and supportive, often with slight bracketing, and several strokes end in small, beak-like cuts that add bite to the silhouette. Counters are generally open and the overall proportions feel workmanlike and legible, with strong diagonals in forms like K, V, W, X and a clear, traditional construction across caps and lowercase.
It fits best in headlines, decks, pull quotes, and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed without switching to a cursive style. The pronounced slabs and energetic slant also suit sports/collegiate-inspired branding, packaging accents, and poster typography where you want emphasis and a solid, traditional backbone.
The tone is classic and editorial with a hint of collegiate or sports-page energy—bold in attitude without being heavy. Its italic slant and slab detailing create a sense of motion and emphasis, making it feel energetic, persuasive, and slightly old-school in a familiar print-forward way.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic that remains grounded and highly readable, using slab serifs and crisp terminals to preserve structure and authority. It aims to balance momentum (through the slant) with stability (through the slabs), yielding a versatile emphasis style for display and editorial applications.
In the samples, the italic shapes maintain clear word structure and spacing, with distinctive slabs and terminals providing strong texture at larger sizes. Numerals appear sturdy and straightforward, matching the no-nonsense, print-oriented voice of the letters.