Slab Square Udriw 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, pull quotes, packaging, bookish, vintage, literate, wry, expressive reading, vintage flavor, editorial voice, slab stability, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, calligraphic, soft corners.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, blunt serifs and subtly rounded joins that keep the texture warm rather than rigid. Strokes are fairly even with gentle modulation, and many terminals finish with squared-off slabs that feel slightly chiseled. The rhythm is lively: counters are open, curves are smooth, and several letters show modest irregularity in stroke endings and serif shaping, giving a hand-touched, old-style print character. Numerals and capitals maintain the same compact, slightly condensed feel, with clear silhouettes and consistent italic angle.
Works well for editorial typography where an italic voice is desired without sacrificing the grounded feel of slabs—magazine features, book covers, pull quotes, and headings. It can also suit branding and packaging that want a classic, print-forward tone with a touch of idiosyncrasy.
The overall tone reads literary and lightly nostalgic, like a classic book face interpreted with a more casual, expressive slant. It suggests thoughtful, editorial communication with a hint of personality—serious enough for reading, but not sterile.
Designed to combine the stability of slab serifs with an energetic italic stance, aiming for readability with a distinctive, period-leaning personality. The controlled contrast and consistent slant prioritize steady text color, while the slightly quirky terminals and serif details provide character.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to add momentum in text, while the slab serifs keep word shapes stable on the line. The font’s texture appears intentionally a little uneven in details (serif corners and stroke endings), which can add charm at display sizes and give paragraphs a distinctive, slightly vintage color.