Slab Square Udlas 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra and 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, magazine, packaging, retro, editorial, academic, confident, sporty, emphasis, impact, heritage, clarity, headline-focused, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, open counters, diagonal stress, angled terminals.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a compact, purposeful rhythm. Strokes stay relatively even with modest modulation, while joints and corners show crisp, engineered shaping that reads cleanly at display sizes. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, with round letters built from full bowls and clear apertures; the lowercase keeps a workmanlike texture with open counters and slightly squared details. Numerals are robust and straightforward, with a strong baseline presence and clear differentiation.
This font is well-suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and branded statements where an italic voice with strong serifs can add emphasis. It can also work in short-to-medium editorial passages at larger text sizes, and in packaging or identity systems that want a classic slab-serif presence with added motion.
The overall tone feels assertive and vintage-leaning, reminiscent of editorial italics and mid-century display typography. It conveys momentum and confidence without becoming flashy, making it feel both traditional and energetic.
The design appears intended to merge the authoritative structure of a slab serif with the forward-leaning emphasis of an italic, creating a display-forward voice that stays legible and cohesive. Its wide, sturdy construction suggests a focus on impactful typography across titles and branded messaging.
The italic angle is firm but controlled, and the slab serifs create a consistent horizontal anchoring that helps long words hold together. Letterforms maintain a slightly condensed internal spacing in places, producing a dark, cohesive text color in heavier settings.