Slab Square Uddom 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This italic slab serif shows sturdy, rectangular serifs and a gently calligraphic slant, with mostly low-to-moderate stroke modulation. Serifs read as bold, blocky slabs with subtle bracketing, giving the letterforms a grounded, constructed feel rather than a delicate one. Bowls and counters are generous and fairly open, while joins are firm and slightly angular, producing a crisp rhythm in text. Details like the dotted i/j, the single-storey a, and the long, slightly tapering diagonals reinforce an oldstyle-leaning, editorial texture without becoming ornate.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine text, and pull quotes where an italic needs to carry real presence. It also works effectively for headlines and subheads that want a classic slab-serif attitude with readable, emphatic slant.
The overall tone is bookish and traditional, with a confident, slightly dramatic italic energy. It suggests classic print—newspapers, academic work, and literary settings—where emphasis should feel authoritative rather than flashy.
The design appears intended to merge the durability and clarity of slab serifs with a traditional italic posture, creating a practical emphasis style for continuous reading and editorial layouts. Its sturdy serifs and open shapes aim for consistent texture and dependable legibility while maintaining a distinctly print-classic character.
Capitals are broad and stable, with slab serifs that stay prominent even at smaller sizes, helping emphasis remain visible. Numerals are clear and sturdy, matching the serifed, print-oriented voice and maintaining even color alongside the letters.