Slab Square Uddun 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, pull quotes, literary, classic, scholarly, formal, text italic, editorial voice, sturdy readability, classic emphasis, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, calligraphic, crisp, texty.
This italic serif shows sturdy slab-like serifs with mostly square, flat terminals and subtle bracketing into the stems. Strokes are low-contrast with a gentle oblique stress, giving the letterforms a firm, print-oriented texture rather than a delicate hairline feel. Proportions are fairly traditional with moderate ascenders/descenders, compact counters, and a consistent rightward slant; curves remain smooth while joins and serif corners stay crisp. The numerals follow the same robust, slightly calligraphic construction, keeping a cohesive rhythm across text and display sizes.
It fits well in long-form reading contexts such as books and editorial layouts, especially for italic needs like emphasis, quotations, intros, and pull quotes. The sturdy construction also makes it suitable for headings or subheads where an italic voice is desired without becoming too fragile.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, combining a classic italic voice with a sturdier, more grounded presence from the slabby serifs. It reads as formal and established, with a hint of old-style warmth rather than a sharp modern chill.
The design appears intended to provide an italic companion with strong readability and a distinctly slab-influenced footprint, balancing traditional italic movement with a more solid, print-classical structure. It aims for reliable texture in paragraphs while still offering a clear, expressive italic tone.
In the sample text, the italic angle and strong serif anchoring create a steady horizontal flow, with clear word shapes and an even grayscale. The design feels optimized for continuous reading, where the slab presence adds stability while the italic contributes emphasis and motion.