Slab Square Udlof 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, quotations, subheads, literary, classic, scholarly, traditional, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic tone, readability, bracketed serifs, ink-trap hint, open counters, angled stress, calligraphic.
A slanted serif with sturdy, slabby feet and subtly bracketed joins, combining broad, confident strokes with gently rounded transitions. The forms are generously spaced and horizontally roomy, with open counters and a steady rhythm that stays even across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Terminals tend toward flat, squared endings on serifs and strokes, while the italic construction introduces soft calligraphic shaping—seen in the angled entry/exit strokes and the lively, curved lowercases—without strong contrast. Numerals and capitals read solid and upright in structure despite the overall slant, giving the design a composed, bookish presence.
Well suited for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed—pull quotes, leads, captions, and emphasized passages in books or magazines. The wide set and open interior spaces help maintain clarity at typical text sizes, while the slabby serifs make it effective for short subheads or section openers that need a traditional, authoritative tone.
The tone feels literary and editorial—like a dignified italic used for emphasis in long-form reading. Its slab-like serifs add a grounded, slightly utilitarian authority, while the italic angle and smooth curvature keep it personable and fluent. Overall it suggests tradition, scholarship, and understated confidence rather than display theatrics.
The design appears intended as a readable, old-style-leaning italic companion that preserves a strong, anchored serif structure. It prioritizes steady texture and clarity in continuous text while delivering a distinctive, classic italic flavor for emphasis and hierarchy.
Uppercase letters keep broad, stable proportions, while the lowercase has a more handwritten cadence, especially in characters with loops and descenders. The numerals appear sturdy and clear, matching the serif treatment and maintaining a consistent texture in running text.