Slab Square Uddam 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, magazines, book typography, pull quotes, headlines, editorial, scholarly, classic, formal, measured, text italics, editorial voice, classic emphasis, robust reading, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, open apertures, generous spacing.
This typeface is an italic slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes are largely even, producing a steady color on the page, while the slanted axis and calligraphic curvature introduce forward motion. Capitals are broad and stable with clear, classical construction; lowercase forms are open and readable, with rounded bowls, a single-storey “g,” and a simple, upright i-dot. Numerals echo the same rhythm, with wide, well-spaced shapes and consistent serif treatment.
It performs well in magazines and book typography where italic is used as a primary voice for narrative or emphasis, and it can also handle prominent pull quotes and short headlines. The robust slabs and even stroke weight keep it legible in dense paragraphs and in larger display settings alike.
The overall tone is editorial and scholarly: confident, traditional, and composed, with just enough italic energy to suggest emphasis and narrative flow. It reads as serious rather than playful, making it feel at home in text-driven settings that need a classic voice without high-contrast delicacy.
The design appears intended to combine the sturdiness and structure of a slab serif with a readable, text-oriented italic, offering a traditional, authoritative tone suited to publishing and long-form composition.
In the sample text, the spacing and slab serifs create a strong horizontal baseline and a deliberate cadence, helping long lines stay cohesive. The italic angle is noticeable but controlled, supporting continuous reading while still signaling emphasis.