Slab Square Udlaf 12 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Along Slab Work' by Brenners Template (names referenced only for comparison).
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A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, mostly low-contrast strokes and broad proportions. Serifs are prominent and squared-off, often with subtle bracketing that softens the joins and keeps the texture from feeling rigid. Counters are fairly open and the lowercase shows a tall x-height, giving the face a large, readable presence at text sizes. Details like rounded terminals and small ball-like finishes in places (notably on forms such as the lowercase a) add a slightly calligraphic, humanized edge to the otherwise solid, constructed skeleton.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, magazine features, and book typography where an italic slab can provide both emphasis and sustained readability. It can also serve branding and packaging that want a classic, print-forward voice with a distinctive, energetic slant.
The overall tone feels editorial and literary—confident and traditional, but not austere. Its slant and lively terminals introduce warmth and motion, suggesting a classic print sensibility with a touch of personality rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to blend traditional slab-serif authority with an italic’s forward motion, creating a versatile face that reads comfortably in paragraphs while still offering character for headings and highlighted passages.
The sample text shows a rhythmic, slightly uneven sparkle typical of an italic with strong serifs: word shapes are energetic, and the heavier slab features help maintain clarity in longer passages. Numerals appear sturdy and straightforward, matching the text color of the letters without calling attention to themselves.