Slab Square Udmad 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, quotations, headlines, literary, academic, vintage, formal, text emphasis, editorial voice, print readability, classic tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, wedge joins, oblique, crisp.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, block-like serifs and a calm, low-contrast stroke model. The letterforms lean consistently to the right, with compact curves, firm verticals, and slightly tapered joins that keep counters open and shapes controlled. Serifs read as squared and substantial but not overly heavy, giving terminals a crisp, stamped feel. Proportions favor a relatively tall lowercase with roomy bowls and a steady rhythm across text, while capitals maintain a classic, slightly condensed presence with stable spacing.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and pull quotes where an italic voice is desired without sacrificing structure. It can also serve for headlines and subheads that need a traditional, authoritative flavor, and for academic or literary materials where a restrained, print-oriented tone is important.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish, with a traditional seriousness softened by the italic slant. It suggests established print conventions—measured, articulate, and slightly old-world—without becoming ornate. The result is confident and readable, suited to content that wants to sound informed and composed.
Likely designed to provide an italic companion with the solidity and clarity of slab serifs—delivering emphasis and motion while keeping a stable, print-friendly texture. The combination of sturdy terminals, modest contrast, and consistent slant points to readability-driven use in longer text and editorial settings.
Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy serif treatment, helping mixed alphanumeric settings look cohesive. The slant and slab terminals create a distinctive texture in paragraphs, producing a clear diagonal flow while keeping word shapes grounded and legible.