Slab Square Udnew 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports identity, editorial display, editorial, retro, assertive, sporty, confident, strong emphasis, high impact, forward motion, sturdy clarity, slab serif, oblique, bracketed serifs, rounded slabs, ink-trap feel.
This typeface is an oblique slab-serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and a noticeably wide stance. Strokes are largely monolinear with only subtle modulation, giving the letterforms a firm, even color in text. Serifs read as thick slabs with slight rounding and occasional soft bracketing, and many joins show small notches or cut-ins that add crispness at high-ink corners. Curves are broad and open, counters are generous, and the overall rhythm is steady and forward-leaning without becoming calligraphic.
It suits display-driven settings where an italic voice needs weight and presence—headlines, subheads, posters, and bold brand statements. The wide proportions and slab construction help it hold up in short passages for editorial callouts, packaging blurbs, and promotional copy where a confident, energetic texture is desired.
The tone feels punchy and pragmatic, combining a classic newspaper-italic attitude with a more muscular, workmanlike slab presence. Its forward slant suggests motion and urgency, while the heavy serifs add authority and a slightly vintage, Americana-leaning character. Overall it reads confident and energetic rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful italic that keeps the structural clarity of a slab serif—combining speed and emphasis with a grounded, durable silhouette. The wide set and low-modulation strokes prioritize strong impact and consistent texture, while small corner cut-ins add definition to dense shapes.
In the sample text, the face maintains strong texture at larger sizes and produces a clear diagonal emphasis across lines. The numerals are sturdy and consistent with the slab construction, and the italic angle is pronounced enough to create momentum while preserving legibility through open bowls and clear apertures.