Slab Square Udbob 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lievin' by Mofr24 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book typography, magazines, editorial decks, pull quotes, academic publishing, editorial, scholarly, classic, measured, formal, editorial emphasis, text readability, classic authority, print tradition, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, open counters, generous spacing.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a restrained, even stroke texture. The letterforms are relatively broad with open counters and a calm rhythm, supported by consistent, blocky serif feet and modest brackets that keep edges from feeling overly mechanical. Curves are smooth and slightly softened, while diagonals and joins maintain a crisp, print-like discipline; figures follow the same steady, text-oriented construction.
Well-suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, magazines, and academic or cultural publishing where an italic is used frequently for emphasis, citations, and subheads. It can also serve in pull quotes and short display lines when a traditional, print-minded voice is desired.
The overall tone feels editorial and scholarly, with a classic, literature-forward sensibility. Its italic slant adds momentum and emphasis without becoming flamboyant, suggesting a voice that is confident, traditional, and composed.
This font appears intended to deliver an italic slab serif that maintains solid typographic footing—combining the emphasis and forward motion of an italic with the dependable structure and clarity of slabs for editorial readability.
The design reads cleanly in continuous text thanks to its open shapes and stable spacing, while the slab serifs provide a dependable baseline and a slightly emphatic presence. The italic angle is moderate and consistent, helping it work as an expressive companion for extended reading rather than a purely decorative display style.