Slab Square Udliw 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Breve Sans Title' and 'Breve Slab Title' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, pull quotes, packaging, literary, vintage, confident, formal, emphasis, readability, print feel, classic tone, strong texture, bracketless, chunky, angular, calligraphic, ink-trap.
This typeface is an italic slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and a firmly built, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms lean with a consistent forward angle, showing crisp joins and slightly tapered strokes that give a drawn, oldstyle flavor rather than a purely geometric construction. Serifs are bold and blocky with mostly flat terminals, while counters stay open and readable at text sizes. The lowercase includes a single-storey “a” and a single-storey “g,” with rounded bowls and compact apertures; overall spacing feels even, with a subtly lively rhythm across words and lines.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice is needed without losing weight or clarity—magazine features, book passages, pull quotes, and short-form reading. The strong slabs also make it effective for headlines, branding lines, and packaging that wants a traditional, print-rooted character with clear emphasis.
The tone reads classic and editorial—serious, bookish, and a bit vintage—while the italic slant adds motion and emphasis. Its chunky slabs and confident silhouettes suggest tradition and authority, but the slightly calligraphic shaping keeps it from feeling rigid or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver an emphatic italic companion with slab-serif solidity, combining traditional reading comfort with enough personality for display. It prioritizes strong texture and legibility, offering a classic, print-oriented look that holds up in both short text and larger typographic moments.
Capitals carry strong, poster-like presence, especially in letters with wide curves and deep bowls. Numerals are robust and straightforward, matching the text color of the letters and keeping the same slab-driven finishing throughout.