Slab Square Udkis 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Esquina' and 'Esquina Rounded' by Green Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, packaging, athletic, industrial, authoritative, retro, impact, ruggedness, motion, branding, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, angled, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad, squared proportions and distinctly chamfered corners that give many curves an octagonal feel. Strokes are largely monoline with sturdy, rectangular slabs and flat terminals, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Counters are relatively tight and geometric, and the caps read as compact and engineered rather than calligraphic. The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with firm joins and minimal curvature in places where traditional serifs would soften the form.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact text such as sports branding, event posters, punchy headlines, badges, and logo lockups. It can also work on packaging or labels where an industrial, rugged voice is desired. For longer passages, it’s best used at larger sizes where the tight counters and dense weight remain clear.
The overall tone feels tough and utilitarian, with a sporty, scoreboard-like directness. Its angled stance adds urgency and motion, while the squared slabs and clipped corners suggest durability and a no-nonsense attitude. The result is confident and slightly retro, evoking uniforms, machinery, and bold headline typography.
The design appears intended to combine slab-serif solidity with a dynamic italic slant, emphasizing motion without losing structural heft. The consistent cut-corner geometry suggests a deliberate, systematized approach aimed at strong recognition and a crisp, manufactured look in display settings.
The chamfering is a defining motif, repeatedly used at corners, curve transitions, and some interior terminals, creating a faceted rhythm. The numerals share the same cut-corner geometry, maintaining a cohesive, emblem-like presence in mixed alphanumeric settings.