Slab Square Udluh 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary, branding, bookish, traditional, warm, academic, readability, emphasis, editorial tone, classic voice, sturdy presence, bracketed, robust, sturdy, softened, rhythmic.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and broadly proportioned forms. Strokes stay fairly even throughout, with a gentle, low-contrast modulation and subtly bracketed joins that keep the shapes from feeling harsh. The italic construction reads as a true italic rather than a simple oblique: round letters show a calligraphic tilt, and the lowercase includes a single-storey “a” and “g,” giving the text a fluid rhythm. Counters are open and the overall set feels generous, with confident capitals and a smooth, readable texture in paragraphs.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, subheads, or refined display lines. The robust slabs and open shapes also make it a strong option for book interiors, magazine layouts, and brand systems that want a traditional, trustworthy character with visible typographic texture.
The tone is classic and editorial, combining a traditional book-italic feel with the solidity of slab serifs. It suggests authority and craft—more literary than industrial—while staying approachable and warm in continuous reading.
This design appears aimed at delivering a readable, characterful italic with the stability and presence of slab serifs—balancing calligraphic motion with sturdy, print-forward structure for editorial and long-form settings.
Uppercase forms keep a formal stance while the lowercase brings more personality through curved terminals, slightly asymmetric italics, and lively numerals. The figures are clear and sturdy, matching the text weight and maintaining consistent color alongside the letters.