Slab Square Udbab 13 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peckham' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, headlines, academic, traditional, confident, literary, italic emphasis, editorial clarity, sturdy authority, print tradition, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, open counters, sturdy serifs.
A robust italic slab serif with broad proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Serifs are heavy and rectangular with subtle bracketing, giving a planted, architectural feel while the italic slant adds forward motion. Curves are generously open and bowls are round and clear, with sturdy joins and slightly flattened terminals that keep the texture even in continuous text. The overall rhythm reads as calm and legible, with consistent spacing and a pronounced, sturdy baseline presence.
Well suited to editorial settings where an italic voice needs to carry real weight: magazine features, book typography, and long-form articles. The broad, sturdy construction also works effectively for pull quotes, subheads, and expressive headlines where a confident, traditional tone is desired.
The tone is scholarly and editorial—traditional enough for long-form reading, but with an energetic, persuasive slant. Its heavy slabs lend authority and a slightly vintage print flavor, while the italic posture makes it feel assertive and engaged rather than delicate.
Likely designed to deliver a strong italic companion for slab-serif typography—one that preserves readability and an even text color while providing emphasis. The combination of heavy, squared serifs and restrained contrast suggests a focus on dependable performance in print-like, editorial applications.
Capitals maintain strong, stable silhouettes, while the lowercase keeps counters open and forms compact enough to hold together well in paragraphs. Numerals appear similarly solid and bookish, matching the letterforms’ sturdy serif treatment for a cohesive typographic color.