Slab Square Udbab 14 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, posters, confident, vintage, academic, utilitarian, readability, authority, editorial tone, sturdy italic, bracketed serifs, slanted, robust, open counters, sturdy.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a generally low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms are relatively wide with open counters and a calm, even texture in text. Serifs appear firmly attached and often slightly bracketed, helping the joins feel smooth rather than abrupt. The italics are constructed and typographic (not calligraphic), with clear, readable shapes and stable proportions across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
This design suits editorial typography where an italic with presence is needed—magazine headings, pull quotes, and subheads in print or on the web. It also works well for posters and promotional copy that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif voice while staying legible at text and display sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a slightly old-style, editorial feel. Its strong slabs and measured slant suggest credibility and seriousness, while the generous widths keep it approachable and readable in longer passages.
The font appears intended to deliver an italic slab-serif that reads clearly and feels authoritative, combining robust serifs with generous proportions for a dependable, editorially oriented texture.
Round forms like O and o are broadly oval and spacious, and the numerals share the same steady, grounded construction as the letters. In the sample text, the font maintains an even rhythm and a consistent rightward motion without becoming overly decorative.