Slab Square Udluv 10 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial design, book typography, magazine text, pull quotes, academic publishing, editorial, literary, classic, scholarly, measured, readable italic, editorial tone, sturdy emphasis, text durability, classic utility, bracketed slabs, calligraphic slant, open apertures, generous spacing, sturdy serifs.
A slanted serif with sturdy, blocky slab-like serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth rather than mechanical. Strokes show restrained modulation, with rounded curves and open counters that maintain clarity at text sizes. The italic construction leans with a steady rhythm, using broad proportions and ample sidebearings to create an even, readable color across lines. Terminals tend to resolve in firm, flat serif forms, while curves (notably in C, G, O, S) stay full and continuous without sharp cornering.
Well-suited to editorial and long-form typography where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing robustness—such as magazine features, book interiors, essays, and academic or cultural publications. It also works effectively for pull quotes, subheads, and captions where a distinctive yet readable slanted serif can add emphasis and hierarchy.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish, combining a traditional italic voice with a confident, grounded presence from the slab serifs. It reads as articulate and composed—more scholarly than flashy—while still carrying a lively forward motion typical of italics.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable italic companion with extra firmness and presence, using slab-like serifs to retain structure and legibility in dense text. Its broad stance and controlled modulation suggest a focus on comfortable reading and consistent typographic color across varied line lengths.
Uppercase forms appear dignified and stable, while lowercase keeps a clear, upright structure despite the slant, supporting continuous reading. Numerals are straightforward and legible with consistent stroke weight and serif treatment, aligning well with the text texture rather than standing apart.