Slab Square Uddij 17 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, pull quotes, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, emphasis, readability, editorial tone, structured italic, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, crisp, bookish.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, square-shouldered serifs and generally low stroke contrast. The letterforms have compact, slightly condensed proportions in places, with a consistent rightward italic angle and clear, open counters. Serifs read as firm and supportive rather than delicate, and terminals are clean and decisive, giving the design a steady rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same italicized, robust construction, staying legible and even in color across a line of text.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book design, and newspaper-style layouts where an italic voice is needed with strong structure. It also suits headlines, deck lines, pull quotes, and captions that benefit from a refined but assertive serif presence.
The overall tone feels editorial and literary, with a traditional, bookish voice that still reads crisp and contemporary. Its italic energy adds motion and emphasis while the slab structure keeps it grounded, producing a confident, scholarly mood suited to composed, text-forward design.
The design appears intended to provide an italic companion with the solidity and clarity of slab-serifs, prioritizing readability and steady typographic color while offering a distinctive, energetic slant for emphasis and hierarchy.
In running text the face maintains an even texture and clear word shapes, with the italic slant doing much of the expressive work while keeping spacing and proportions controlled. The slab details add a subtle sturdiness that helps the font hold up at larger sizes without becoming fussy.