Slab Square Udbab 15 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, pull quotes, packaging, classic, bookish, confident, formal, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic authority, robust readability, print tradition, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic slant, ink-trap feel, open counters.
This is an italic slab-serif design with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a gently calligraphic slant. Strokes stay fairly even, with modest modulation and a robust baseline presence that gives the letters a grounded, print-oriented color. Serifs are broad and mostly squared off, often with slight bracketing, and joins show subtle shaping that keeps the heavy details from clogging at text sizes. Proportions lean broad, with open counters and a steady rhythm that reads clearly in continuous text while still showing distinctive, characterful forms.
It suits editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis while retaining authority. The strong slabs and broad proportions also make it effective for pull quotes, subheads, packaging copy, and branding that wants a traditional, print-rooted feel.
The tone feels classic and editorial—serious, composed, and a little emphatic thanks to the strong slab serifs. The italic adds motion and warmth without becoming casual, creating a voice that suggests established institutions, literature, and well-made print typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable italic companion with the presence of slab serifs—combining readability and a solid typographic color with a slightly crafted, old-style sensibility. It aims to be expressive enough for emphasis and display, yet stable and consistent for sustained text use.
The sample text shows a consistent rightward slant across both cases and figures, with confident, weighty serifs that help maintain clarity in dense settings. Uppercase forms feel stately and poster-capable, while the lowercase keeps a readable, text-friendly texture with noticeable personality in letters like a, g, and y.