Slab Square Udlal 16 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, packaging, academic, traditional, confident, formal, emphasis, readability, heritage, impact, authority, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, robust, compact joins.
This typeface is an italicized slab serif with sturdy, block-like serifs and a clear rightward slant. Strokes are generally even in weight with minimal contrast, creating a solid, poster-friendly texture. Serifs read as strong and supportive rather than delicate, and many terminals end with flattened, squared-off slab shapes. Curves are broad and open, counters stay generous, and the overall spacing feels comfortable, producing a stable rhythm in text despite the pronounced italic angle.
It suits headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other editorial typography where a bold, traditional italic voice is desired. The sturdy slabs and even color also make it a good choice for posters and packaging that need confident emphasis without becoming overly decorative.
The tone is classic and assertive, blending a traditional bookish feel with an energetic, forward-leaning motion. Its heavy slabs and steady color suggest reliability and authority, while the italic stance adds emphasis and a slightly editorial or sporting urgency.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif presence in an italic form—combining a sturdy, square-shouldered construction with readable, energetic slant for emphasis in display and short-text settings.
In the sample text, the slanted forms maintain a consistent texture and legibility, with strong word shapes and clear punctuation. Numerals and capitals appear constructed to match the same robust slab logic, keeping the overall voice cohesive across mixed settings.