Slab Square Udden 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometric Slabserif 712' by Bitstream, 'Rockwell WGL' by Monotype, and 'Geometric Slabserif 712' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial design, book typography, magazine layouts, pull quotes, headlines, editorial, scholarly, formal, vintage, emphasis, readability, classic tone, print texture, slab serif, bracketless, oblique stress, crisp, sturdy.
This is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. The letterforms show a consistent rightward slant, compact curves, and crisp joins, with slab terminals that read flat and firm rather than calligraphic. Counters are moderately open, curves are slightly condensed by the slant, and spacing feels even without looking overly mechanical. Numerals follow the same robust, squared-terminal construction, maintaining a steady rhythm alongside the text.
It works well for editorial typography where an italic needs to carry emphasis without becoming delicate—think magazine features, book sections, and pull quotes. The sturdy slabs and steady stroke weight also suit short-to-medium headlines and subheads where a confident, classic italic texture is desired.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a pragmatic, print-forward seriousness. Its italic voice feels purposeful rather than decorative, projecting an editorial and academic sensibility with a subtle vintage flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic companion with strong, square-ended slab presence—prioritizing clarity, consistency, and a solid typographic color while still providing the dynamic movement of an italic.
The slab treatment stays prominent even in smaller details, giving the italic a grounded, emphatic texture. The forms balance legibility and emphasis well, making the slant read as assertive while the low contrast keeps color consistent across lines.