Slab Square Udbab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, magazine, book typography, headlines, pull quotes, editorial, retro, scholarly, confident, lively, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic utility, robust readability, slab serif, bracketed slabs, ink-trap feel, tilted stress, crisp edges.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a compact, rhythmic build. Strokes read mostly even in weight, with subtle modulation and a slightly calligraphic, tilted feel in the curves. Terminals are crisp and firm, and many joins show a wedge-like or ink-trap-ish sharpening that adds bite at text sizes. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while the lowercase shows energetic italic construction with open counters and assertive entry/exit strokes. Numerals are solid and readable, matching the same slabby, angular finishing.
Well-suited to editorial layouts where an italic with presence is needed—magazines, book interiors, essays, and pull quotes. The sturdy slabs and clear letterforms also make it effective for short headlines, subheads, and packaging copy where a classic, assertive voice is desired.
The tone is editorial and slightly vintage, evoking bookish authority with a brisk, energetic slant. Its strong slabs and crisp detailing lend a confident, no-nonsense voice, while the italic liveliness keeps it personable and expressive rather than purely formal.
The design appears intended to merge robust slab-serif authority with the momentum of an italic, creating a text-capable face that still reads distinctive in display moments. Its squared terminals and sharpened joins suggest a focus on crisp reproduction and a controlled, consistent paragraph color.
Spacing and proportions feel designed for continuous reading, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably in the lowercase and numerals). The italic angle is consistent across the set, and the slab serifs stay visually present without becoming overly heavy, maintaining a disciplined texture in paragraphs.