Slab Square Uddaz 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, branding, retro, scholarly, confident, approachable, readable italic, editorial voice, print character, sturdy texture, bracketed serifs, bookish, softened slabs, calligraphic tilt, robust.
A sturdy italic slab-serif with broad proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. The serifs read as bold and supportive, often softly bracketed rather than razor-sharp, giving the forms a grounded, slightly cushioned feel. Curves are generous and open, counters stay clear at text sizes, and the italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Overall spacing feels comfortable and even, balancing a strong horizontal presence with smooth, readable letterfit.
Well-suited to editorial typography—magazine features, book interiors, and essay-like layouts—where an italic with real presence is needed without sacrificing readability. It also performs nicely for pull quotes, subheads, and brand voice systems that want a confident, slightly retro slab-serif flavor.
The tone blends classic, bookish authority with an energetic, forward-leaning cadence. It suggests editorial confidence and a mildly nostalgic, print-oriented character—serious enough for long reading, but with enough personality to feel warm and human.
Likely designed to deliver an italic slab-serif that remains highly readable and versatile, pairing strong slab structure with softened detailing for a friendly, print-forward texture. The goal appears to be a distinctive italic voice that can carry both text and display duties while maintaining consistent rhythm.
Capitals are clean and sturdy with pronounced slab feet, while the lowercase leans more flowing and text-driven, creating a pleasant contrast between headline firmness and paragraph rhythm. Numerals appear straightforward and robust, matching the font’s stable baseline and solid serif construction.