Slab Square Udral 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, packaging, classic, bookish, scholarly, formal, text italic, editorial voice, robust readability, classic tone, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, calligraphic tilt, oldstyle figures, ink-trap feel.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a relatively even stroke weight throughout. The letterforms are broad and open, with generous sidebearings and a calm, steady rhythm in text. Curves are smooth but held in check by flat, squared terminals and crisp joins, producing a slightly mechanical finish on top of an otherwise traditional serif skeleton. Numerals read as oldstyle-style figures with varied heights and a flowing, italic alignment that matches the letters.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazines, book interiors, essays, and academic or institutional materials—where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing firmness. It can also work in headlines, pull quotes, and packaging that benefits from a classic serif tone with a slightly industrial, slab-serif bite.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, evoking printed pages and institutional settings rather than display theatrics. Its italic stance adds motion and emphasis, while the slab serifs keep it grounded and authoritative. The result feels confident and traditional, with a subtle industrial edge from the squared finishing.
Likely designed as an italic serif for text and editorial settings, combining a traditional serif foundation with slab-like firmness to deliver emphasis that remains structured and readable. The squared finishing and consistent stroke weight suggest an aim for clarity and robustness in print-oriented typography.
In running text, the strong serifs and open counters help maintain structure and continuity, while the slant provides emphasis without becoming overly decorative. The mix of softened curves and squared terminals creates a distinctive texture that stands out in pull quotes and headings while remaining legible.