Slab Square Udbuk 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a steady, low-contrast stroke structure. The italics are built on clearly drawn roman forms rather than cursive calligraphy, with an even slant and firm, squared-off terminals that keep the rhythm crisp. Counters are open and proportions are moderately compact, while the slabbed feet and strong horizontals give the letters a grounded, architectural feel. Numerals share the same robust, serifed construction for consistent color in mixed text.
It suits editorial typography where italic is used for emphasis in long-form reading, such as books, magazines, and essays. The sturdy slabs also make it effective for pull quotes, subheads, and short headlines where you want an italic voice that stays bold and highly legible.
The overall tone is editorial and scholarly, combining traditional italic emphasis with a pragmatic, workmanlike solidity. It reads as confident and structured rather than delicate, giving text an authoritative, slightly vintage flavor without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to provide an italic companion with strong presence and reliable readability, pairing the clarity of slab-serif construction with an assertive, non-calligraphic italic slant.
The heavy slab presence creates clear word shapes and a pronounced baseline, which helps italic emphasis remain prominent even at smaller sizes. The design’s squarer finishing details and restrained contrast contribute to a consistent texture across both uppercase and lowercase.