Slab Square Udbaj 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, headlines, scholarly, classic, trustworthy, literary, text emphasis, editorial tone, readable italic, sturdy serifs, slab serif, wedge serifs, bracketed, crisp, compact.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, mostly flat-ended serifs and low stroke contrast. The design shows crisp, squared terminals, compact proportions, and a steady rhythm that keeps letterforms clear even at smaller sizes. Serifs are prominent and supportive rather than delicate, with a generally consistent stroke weight and clean joins that give the italic a controlled, engineered feel.
Well suited for editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotes, or secondary hierarchy. It can also serve in compact headlines and subheads, delivering a firm, traditional presence with good clarity.
The tone reads editorial and literary: confident, traditional, and slightly formal without feeling ornate. Its italic slant adds forward motion and emphasis while the robust slabs keep it grounded and authoritative.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable italic companion with a strong slab-serif backbone, balancing forward-leaning energy with stable, readable construction. It prioritizes legibility and a classic editorial character over decorative flourish.
Capitals present a composed, classical structure with strong horizontal finishing strokes, while the lowercase maintains a practical, readable texture. Numerals are clear and sturdy with the same slab-ended detailing, suited to running text and captions where emphasis or differentiation is needed.