Slab Square Udnud 5 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, signage, packaging, industrial, technical, retro, assertive, utilitarian, add motion, project strength, maximize clarity, industrial flavor, slab serif, square terminals, oblique stress, bracketless serifs, high contrast forms.
A slanted slab-serif with crisp, square-ended terminals and sturdy, bracketless serifs. Strokes read mostly even and mechanical, while corners are subtly softened by rounding, giving the shapes a machined, engineered feel rather than a calligraphic one. Counters are open and proportions are generous, with compact joins and clear separation between stems and arms; the overall rhythm is steady and legible, supported by strong horizontals and confident diagonals. Numerals follow the same structural logic, with straightforward, functional forms and consistent terminal treatment.
Well suited to headlines and short-to-medium copy where a strong, structured voice is needed, such as branding systems, posters, packaging, and wayfinding or product labeling. The pronounced slant and sturdy slabs help it stand out in display settings, while the open forms keep it readable when set in paragraphs at moderate sizes.
The tone is industrial and technical, evoking engineered signage, utilitarian print, and mid‑century display typography. Its forward slant adds urgency and motion, while the square slabs keep the voice grounded and authoritative. The result feels purposeful and slightly retro without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to combine the energy of an oblique style with the stability of robust slab serifs, delivering a practical, engineered look that remains readable and cohesive across letters and numerals.
Several glyphs emphasize a squared, cut-off finishing style (notably on arms and cross-strokes), reinforcing a fabricated, modular character. The italic angle is clear in both caps and lowercase, and the font maintains a consistent slab vocabulary across letters and figures, which helps it hold together in dense text blocks as well as headings.