Slab Square Udgar 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
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This is an italic slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a consistent, low-contrast stroke. The italics have a steady rightward slant and a subtly calligraphic rhythm, with rounded joins and occasional wedge-like shaping where strokes meet. Uppercase forms feel compact and stable, while the lowercase shows a tall x-height and prominent ascenders, supporting dense text setting. Figures are lining and serifed, matching the letterforms with the same solid, slightly squared terminals.
It works especially well for book and long-form editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, citations, and quotations. The sturdy slab serifs and tall x-height also make it suitable for magazine features, pull quotes, and subheads where a classic, authoritative texture is desired.
The overall tone reads as editorial and literary—serious without feeling cold. Its sturdy slabs add authority and structure, while the italic motion brings warmth and a classic, bookish character.
The design appears intended to provide a robust italic companion with strong slab presence, balancing traditional text-readability with a more expressive, forward-leaning rhythm. It aims to deliver a dependable page color while keeping an identifiable, slightly vintage personality.
Curves stay open and readable, with a slightly lively, handwritten-influenced flow despite the strong slab structure. The italic construction gives word shapes a clear forward movement, making it well-suited to continuous reading and emphasis settings.