Slab Square Udluv 11 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, book typography, magazines, brand voice, pull quotes, editorial, bookish, classic, measured, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, print emphasis, robustness, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, calligraphic stress, open counters, crisp terminals.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, square-shouldered serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes stay largely uniform with only modest modulation, while subtle bracketing and occasional notch-like joints add a lightly “inked” texture. The proportions feel generously set with ample sidebearings and open internal spaces; rounds are full and clean, and diagonals keep a steady, deliberate angle. Lowercase forms read comfortably with a conventional x-height, and the numerals are clear, lining-style figures that match the letterweight and slant.
Well suited to editorial and long-form environments such as magazines, journals, and book interiors where an italic with strong structure is needed. It also works effectively for pull quotes, headlines, and brand messaging that wants a classic, trustworthy voice with crisp slab-serif presence.
The overall tone is literary and traditional, combining a newsroom/editorial practicality with a hint of old-style warmth. It feels confident and composed rather than decorative, projecting credibility and readability with a slightly vintage, print-oriented character.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic slab-serif that stays readable and disciplined in continuous text while retaining a distinctive, print-like edge. Its wide stance and sturdy serifs suggest a focus on stable color on the page and a confident editorial tone rather than ornate flourish.
The slanted posture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, and the serif treatment stays cohesive even on complex shapes like M, N, and W. Apertures and counters remain open in text settings, helping the face retain clarity at reading sizes while still showing distinct slab details at larger sizes.