Slab Square Uddag 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book jackets, headlines, pull quotes, packaging, bookish, vintage, scholarly, steady, readable italic, sturdy emphasis, classic authority, headline strength, bracketed, robust, rounded, lively, angled.
A sturdy italic serif with pronounced slab-like feet and gently bracketed joins. Strokes are broadly even with low contrast, and the italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Letterforms are wide-set with open counters and a slightly rounded, ink-friendly finish to corners and terminals, while maintaining flat-ended slab terminals. The lowercase shows classic italic construction with single-storey forms and a rhythmic, forward-leaning flow; numerals share the same weight and slanted stance for cohesive text color.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis—magazine features, book jackets, chapter openers, and pull quotes. The robust, low-contrast build and wide proportions also make it effective for headlines, short blurbs, and branding or packaging that wants a classic, sturdy italic serif presence.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish—confident, traditional, and legible—while the italic slant adds motion and emphasis. Its slabbed serifs bring a grounded, authoritative presence that reads as vintage without becoming ornamental.
Designed to deliver an italic that remains firm and highly readable, combining slab-like stability with a lively forward slant. The intention appears to balance traditional serif cues with a durable, contemporary text color that holds up in bold, attention-getting settings.
In text, the spacing and wide proportions create an airy line with a stable, even texture. The punctuation and dot forms read clearly at display sizes, and the strong serif structure helps maintain clarity in heavier word shapes and mixed-case settings.