Slab Square Uddij 15 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, scholarly, classic, authoritative, literary, readability, emphasis, tradition, sturdiness, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, curved leg, open apertures.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and a smooth, low-contrast stroke structure. The italic construction is calligraphic rather than simply obliqued, with flowing entry/exit strokes, gently tapered joins, and a noticeable rightward lean. Counters are fairly open and rounded, and the lowercase shows lively details such as a single-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and a “q” with a descending tail. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm, with clear, traditional forms and solid footing from the slabs.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic with strong presence is needed—such as book or magazine text, pull quotes, and subheads. It can also serve as a distinctive headline or display italic when a classic slab-serif voice is desired with extra emphasis and momentum.
The overall tone is editorial and bookish, combining a traditional, academic voice with a bit of forward motion from the italic angle. It feels confident and established rather than flashy, with a controlled warmth that suits serious reading and refined branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, traditional italic with the sturdiness of slab serifs, pairing formal credibility with dynamic, italic pacing for emphasis in text-heavy contexts.
Serifs read as substantial and supportive, giving the design a grounded baseline and strong word-shape. The italic angle and occasional ball-like terminals add softness that offsets the sturdiness of the slabs, keeping paragraphs from feeling mechanical.