Slab Square Udlom 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, packaging, brand voice, bookish, vintage, warm, confident, readable italic, editorial voice, print heritage, characterful text, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, oblique stress, teardrop terminals.
An italic slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a gently calligraphic rhythm. Strokes are low-contrast with subtly tapered joins, and the overall silhouette leans forward with an oblique stress that reads clearly in both caps and lowercase. Serifs feel blocky yet softened at the connections, and many terminals end in small, rounded wedges or teardrop-like finishes, giving counters a lively, slightly irregular texture. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height and comfortable apertures, while curves and diagonals maintain consistent weight and a smooth, ink-friendly presence.
Well-suited for editorial settings such as magazines, book interiors, and pull quotes where a strong italic voice is needed without sacrificing clarity. It also works well for branding and packaging that want a vintage or print-inspired feel, and for headings or subheads that benefit from a confident, personable slant.
The tone is editorial and literary, pairing traditional authority with an energetic italic motion. It feels classic without being fussy—more robust and conversational than formal—suggesting print heritage, quotable headlines, and long-form readability with personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, readable italic with slab-serif authority, combining traditional print cues with a slightly calligraphic finish to add character in continuous text and display settings.
Capital forms are broad and stable, with prominent slab serifs that anchor the line, while the lowercase introduces more distinctive, handwritten-like terminals and lively joins. Numerals follow the same italic slant and sturdy construction, keeping a cohesive texture when mixed into text.