Slab Square Udden 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peckham' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, essays, pull quotes, scholarly, classic, confident, traditional, text italic, robust emphasis, print clarity, editorial voice, traditional tone, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, ball terminals, compact caps, open counters.
A low-contrast italic slab serif with sturdy, bracketed slabs and a steady, print-oriented rhythm. The letterforms show compact, slightly squared proportions with firm horizontals and gently curved joins, giving the strokes a solid, anchored feel despite the slant. Curves are broad and open, with a rounded, nearly circular ‘O’ and clear counters that support readability in text. Details like a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’, a ball terminal on the ‘f’, and a descender on the ‘Q’ add personality while staying consistent with the overall robust construction.
Well-suited to editorial typography—book and magazine text, longform essays, and readable italics for emphasis. It also works effectively for subheads, pull quotes, and captions where an italic is needed but must remain solid and highly legible.
The tone is editorial and bookish, combining a classic italic voice with a sturdier, more utilitarian presence than a delicate oldstyle italic. It feels confident and traditional, suitable for contexts that want emphasis with gravitas rather than flourish.
Likely designed as a hardworking text italic that preserves a familiar serif reading texture while adding the stability and visual weight of slab serifs. The goal appears to be clear emphasis and dependable performance in print-like settings without relying on high contrast or ornate calligraphic forms.
Figures follow the same sturdy logic as the letters, with clear shapes and minimal stroke modulation; the ‘0’ reads as a simple oval while the ‘1’ is a plain vertical with a small top flag. The slant is consistent across capitals and lowercase, and the spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading in the sample text.