Slab Square Uddid 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, bookish, classic, scholarly, measured, readable italic, editorial voice, print stability, strong emphasis, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap feel, open counters, lively rhythm.
This is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs and a consistent, low-contrast stroke structure. The forms are wide with generous internal space, producing open counters in letters like O, e, and a, and a clear, steady texture in text. Serifs read as firm and slightly softened at joins, with a subtly calligraphic slant rather than a purely geometric construction. Lowercase shapes keep a conventional, readable skeleton, while numerals follow the same forward-leaning, broad-set proportions for a cohesive page color.
It suits editorial design, magazine typography, and book settings where an italic with presence is needed for emphasis, introductions, or sidebars. The wide proportions and open counters also make it effective for headlines and pull quotes, where the slab serifs add weight and anchoring without requiring a heavier style.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish, balancing a traditional italic voice with the confidence of slab serifs. It suggests clarity and authority without becoming overly formal, giving paragraphs a brisk, energetic cadence. The impression is pragmatic and scholarly—more literature and commentary than luxury branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable italic with the firmness of slab serifs—combining forward motion with a stable, print-oriented texture. It aims to provide emphasis and voice in continuous text while remaining clear and structured across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In the grid, letterforms show consistent spacing and a stable baseline, while the italic angle and broad set add movement. Capitals retain clear, classical silhouettes, and the lowercase maintains familiar cues (notably the single-story a and the strong, readable e), supporting smooth reading in longer passages.