Slab Square Udbaj 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, quotations, branding, classic, assured, bookish, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, robust clarity, classic voice, sturdy, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, open.
This typeface is a slanted serif with sturdy slab-like terminals and a calm, low-contrast stroke model. Serifs read as blocky and confident, with subtle shaping that keeps joins clean rather than overly mechanical. Proportions are on the wide side, with open counters and generous internal space that help the letters stay clear at text sizes. The italic construction is consistent across caps and lowercase, with a smooth, even rhythm and moderate, controlled curvature.
It suits editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book typography where an italic with strong structure is needed for emphasis, quotes, or secondary typographic layers. The wide proportions and open counters also make it a good fit for headlines, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that want a classic, confident serif italic.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, projecting authority without looking heavy. Its italic voice suggests emphasis suitable for literature and publishing, with a refined, bookish presence rather than a decorative flourish.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic with firm, slab-like stability while preserving a smooth reading rhythm. It balances robust terminals with restrained contrast and open shapes to keep the texture legible and composed across longer passages.
Uppercase forms present a dignified, slightly formal stance, while the lowercase maintains a steady texture with clear bowls and straightforward terminals. Numerals appear clean and readable, matching the same sturdy serif language and slanted posture seen in the letters.