Slab Square Udbur 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a right-leaning italic slab serif with sturdy, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins. Strokes are relatively even in weight with only modest modulation, giving it a steady, text-oriented color while still showing a calligraphic slant. The letterforms are moderately condensed with tight internal spaces in places, and the italics introduce lively entry/exit strokes and angled terminals. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm and maintain clear, open counters, with a straightforward, readable construction.
It suits editorial typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, citations, pull quotes, and secondary hierarchy, and it can also work for readable subheads in magazines and books. The firm slabs and even color make it a strong choice for longer passages where you want an italic with stability and clear structure.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, like an italic companion for serious reading and publishing. Its slanted, slightly calligraphic movement adds warmth and emphasis without becoming decorative, keeping the voice composed and professional.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, highly readable italic with the solidity of slab serifs and the motion of traditional italic forms. It balances a pragmatic text voice with enough character to stand out in editorial settings.
The slab serifs stay prominent even in the italic, helping maintain clarity in smaller sizes and giving a grounded, authoritative silhouette. Curves and diagonals (notably in letters like S, G, and y) are energetic but controlled, supporting a consistent forward rhythm across longer text.