Slab Square Udmak 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Questa Slab' by The Questa Project (names referenced only for comparison).
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This is an italic slab serif with sturdy, square-leaning serifs and a compact, controlled rhythm. Strokes stay fairly even, with only mild modulation, while the italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Serifs read as firm and supportive—often slightly bracketed—giving letters a grounded, print-like texture. The lowercase shows traditional italic construction with single-storey forms (notably a and g) and tapered entry/exit strokes, while capitals keep a more reserved, inscriptional feel with strong slab feet.
It works well for book and long-form editorial typography where an italic is needed with extra backbone and presence. The firm slabs also make it a strong choice for pull quotes, sidebars, and headlines that want a traditional yet assertive italic voice, especially in print-oriented layouts.
The overall tone feels literary and editorial, pairing old-style italic movement with the authority of slab serifs. It suggests thoughtful, bookish communication—serious without becoming rigid—suited to content that benefits from a classic, established voice.
The design appears intended to combine the expressive cadence of a classic italic with the solidity and clarity of slab serifs, yielding an italic that can carry emphasis while still holding a stable, readable texture in continuous text.
The numerals align with the same italic slant and maintain clear silhouettes at text sizes. Terminals and joins are kept crisp, producing a dark, even color in paragraphs that favors readability and a composed page texture.