Slab Square Uddom 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, brand voice, posters, scholarly, retro, confident, formal, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classic tone, robust italic, slab serif, bracketless, beaked forms, ink-trap feel, tight joints.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and mostly flat-ended terminals. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with subtle modulation, giving the letterforms a stable, low-contrast rhythm. The serif treatment is assertive and largely unbracketed, while joins and curves show compact, slightly pinched transitions that add a crisp, cut-in quality in places. Proportions feel traditional and readable, with clear counters and a steady, text-oriented cadence across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where an italic voice is needed without becoming delicate. The firm slab serifs and steady stroke weight also make it effective for pull quotes, subheads, and branding that wants a classic, print-forward character.
The overall tone reads like classic print typography with an energetic italic slant—serious and editorial, yet a bit vintage and punchy. The strong slabs and compact joins lend it a confident, workmanlike voice that still feels refined enough for formal settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable italic companion with strong slab-serif authority—combining traditional text proportions with a more forceful, poster-ready finish. Its consistent weight and decisive terminals suggest a focus on dependable performance in print-like layouts while preserving a distinctive, vintage-leaning personality.
Uppercase forms maintain a consistent, disciplined structure, while lowercase shows a lively italic movement and robust finishing strokes. Numerals appear sturdy and headline-capable, with clear silhouettes suited to mixed text and figure use.