Slab Square Ugduh 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, essays, pull quotes, literary, classic, scholarly, assured, readability, editorial voice, print utility, italic emphasis, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, calligraphic slant, open apertures.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a calm, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms are generously proportioned with broad bowls and open counters, giving the face an easy rhythm and a spacious texture on the page. Serifs read as firm and slightly bracketed, while terminals stay clean and squared-off, reinforcing a composed, print-oriented character. Curves are smooth and controlled, and the overall spacing supports continuous reading without looking tight or cramped.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, longform reading, and print-forward typography where an italic voice is needed without becoming delicate. It can work effectively for magazine features, literary excerpts, captions, and pull quotes where a robust serif presence and clear paragraph texture are desirable.
The font conveys an editorial, bookish tone—confident and traditional, but not overly formal. Its italic posture adds motion and emphasis, suggesting commentary, captions, or literary voice, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and pragmatic.
The design appears intended to provide an italic slab-serif with a dependable, readable texture—combining traditional serif cues with sturdy, squared terminals for strong performance in continuous text and editorial settings.
In the sample text, the combination of broad proportions and sturdy serifs produces a stable gray value that remains clear at paragraph scale. Numerals are old-style–leaning in feel due to the italic slant and serif treatment, reading as consistent with the text rather than as separate, display-only figures.