Slab Square Udlip 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, literary, academic, classic, measured, readable italic, text emphasis, editorial tone, sturdy texture, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, oldstyle figures, calligraphic.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and a consistent, low-contrast stroke weight. The letterforms show gently tapered joins and subtly bracketed slabs, producing a firm baseline and steady horizontal rhythm. Counters are open and moderately sized, with slightly condensed internal spaces in rounded letters. The italic construction reads as an oblique with clear serif presence, and the numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and a flowing, text-like color.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic is used for emphasis—magazine features, book interiors, introductions, and pull quotes. It can also work in headings and subheads where a slanted slab serif can provide distinction without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, with a traditional editorial voice rather than a loud display attitude. Its slanted stance adds motion and emphasis while the slab serifs keep the texture grounded and authoritative.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, readable italic voice with the solidity of slab serifs, balancing traditional text manners with a slightly sharper, more contemporary edge from the square-ended terminals.
Capitals feel upright and structured, while the lowercase carries more cursive energy in entries like a, f, and y. The texture in paragraph settings is even and comfortable, with a slightly formal finish driven by the serif shapes and the restrained contrast.