Slab Square Udbab 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, quotations, literary titles, bookish, scholarly, traditional, assured, readable italic, classic voice, sturdy emphasis, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle italic, calligraphic, lively rhythm, open counters.
This typeface is a low-contrast serif italic with sturdy, slab-like serifs and mostly flat, square-ended terminals. The forms lean with a steady, consistent slant and show a clear calligraphic influence in the entry and exit strokes, especially in the lowercase. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, with a moderate x-height and generous apertures that keep the counters open. The capitals are assertive and slightly wide, while the lowercase shows a lively rhythm with soft curves, a single-storey italic “a,” and clear, readable numerals.
It suits editorial settings where an italic voice needs to carry real body text, such as magazines, book typography, pull quotes, and academic or literary layouts. The sturdy serifs and open shaping also make it a good choice for headings and subheads that need a classic, authoritative italic presence.
The overall tone is editorial and literary, combining a traditional italic voice with a confident, grounded texture. It reads as formal but approachable—more bookish than flashy—bringing a sense of established credibility and calm energy to a page.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, traditional italic with extra structural weight at the serifs, preserving a classic typographic tone while keeping the letterforms sturdy and practical for continuous reading.
Stroke endings and serif joins remain crisp and squared off, which gives the italic a more anchored, structured feel than a delicate text italic. Spacing appears even in the sample text, and the italic emphasis is strong without becoming overly cursive.