Slab Square Udriw 14 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, retro, confident, warm, quirky, distinctive text, print revival, display impact, editorial voice, slab serifs, bracketed, calligraphic slant, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, square-leaning serifs and a compact, print-like texture. Strokes stay largely even, with subtle swelling and tapering at joins and terminals, creating a gently drawn, slightly inky rhythm rather than a purely geometric construction. Counters are open and rounded, while many terminals show small wedge-like finishes and soft bracketing into the stems. Overall proportions read roomy and set wide, with a lively baseline and varied letter widths that keep words from feeling rigid.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short to medium editorial passages where the bold serifs and italic movement can be felt. It also works well for packaging and branding that wants a vintage print flavor with strong presence. For dense body copy, it will read more distinctive than neutral, so it fits pieces where personality is desired.
The tone balances traditional book typography with a playful, slightly eccentric energy. Its italic stance and weighty serifs give it authority, while the softened corners and hand-influenced details keep it approachable and characterful. The result feels retro and editorial—confident without becoming formal or austere.
The design appears aimed at delivering an italic slab-serif voice that reads sturdy and legible while still feeling human and spirited. Its combination of robust serifs, low-contrast strokes, and soft, inked details suggests an intent to echo classic print and signage traditions in a contemporary, usable form.
Uppercase forms appear steady and emblematic, while the lowercase adds more motion and personality in the curves and joins. Numerals share the same sturdy, rounded construction and carry clearly at display sizes. In longer text, the font builds a dark, even color with a noticeable slanted cadence.