Slab Square Udliw 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, pull quotes, classic, bookish, formal, literate, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classic tone, robust texture, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, lively rhythm, oldstyle figures.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, mostly square serifs and softly bracketed joins. Strokes are fairly even in weight, with modest modulation and a smooth, continuous flow that keeps counters open and legible. The italic construction reads more like a true italic than a mechanical slant, with gently angled entry/exit strokes and a slightly calligraphic cadence. Proportions are moderate and readable, with a normal x-height and clear differentiation between uppercase and lowercase; numerals appear oldstyle, sitting with ascenders and descenders that harmonize with the text face.
Well-suited for extended reading in books and long-form editorial layouts where an italic voice is frequently needed. It also works for magazine typography, pull quotes, and titling that benefits from a strong serif footprint while retaining a fluid, text-oriented rhythm.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, combining traditional serif manners with a confident, contemporary sturdiness. It feels authoritative without being stiff, and the italic angle adds energy and forward motion suited to narrative and emphasis.
Designed to deliver a robust italic text face that stays readable and composed while offering a distinctly serifed, slab-anchored personality. The intention appears to balance traditional text conventions with a firmer, more assertive serif structure for dependable page color.
The face maintains a consistent rhythm across mixed-case text, with strong horizontals and stable serifs helping words hold together in paragraphs. Rounded forms remain smooth rather than geometric, while the slab details keep the texture firm and anchored on the baseline.