Slab Square Udnep 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A slanted slab-serif with compact proportions, crisp edges, and mostly uniform stroke weight. The serifs read as short, sturdy slabs with flat terminals, giving the outlines a squared-off, engineered feel even as bowls and shoulders stay smoothly rounded. Letterforms lean forward with a steady rhythm, and counters remain open enough for clarity at text sizes. Numerals follow the same italicized, sturdy construction and feel consistent in color and spacing alongside the letters.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice needs to carry body copy or prominent subheads without becoming delicate. The compact build and sturdy slab details also make it effective for magazine layouts, book-jacket typography, pull quotes, and short display lines that benefit from a brisk, classic slant.
The overall tone is purposeful and editorial: energetic from the forward slant, yet grounded by firm slabs and restrained contrast. It suggests a classic print voice with a slightly utilitarian edge, balancing warmth with a crisp, no-nonsense cadence.
The design appears intended to provide an italic slab-serif that maintains strong typographic color and durability in print-oriented settings. Its compact proportions, low-contrast strokes, and flat-ended slabs aim for consistent readability while delivering a distinct, assertive editorial character.
The italic construction appears more like a true italic than a simple oblique, with a clear change in lowercase shapes and a continuous, calligraphic flow through text. The compact set width and firm terminals create a dense, even texture, especially noticeable in longer sample lines.