Slab Square Udguf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, headlines, western, vintage, rustic, sturdy, expressive, heritage tone, display impact, signage flavor, ruggedness, slab serif, chamfered, angular, wedge-like, faceted.
An italic slab serif with sturdy, blocky letterforms and crisp, chamfered corners that create a faceted, engraved look. Strokes are fairly even with moderate contrast, and the serifs read as short, squared slabs with angular cuts rather than soft bracketing. Curves are often straightened into multi-sided bowls (notably in C, O, Q, and G), giving the design a geometric, sign-painter rhythm. The slant is consistent across cases, with compact joins and occasional sharp terminals that emphasize a cut-metal, chiseled texture in text.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, brand marks, labels, and signage where its angular slab details can read clearly and add character. It also works well for short blocks of text in themed contexts (heritage, craft, outdoors), though the faceted construction is most impactful at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone feels frontier and workmanlike, with a vintage display flavor reminiscent of old posters, saloon signage, and utilitarian labeling. Its sharp facets and firm slabs convey toughness and practicality, while the italic angle adds motion and a slightly dramatic, headline-ready energy.
The design appears intended to merge a robust slab-serif foundation with a distinctly angular, chiseled construction, evoking vintage printing and hand-cut signage. The italic stance reinforces a sense of speed and emphasis while keeping the letterforms solid and anchored.
Uppercase shapes lean toward polygonal construction, while lowercase forms maintain legibility with distinctive angular hooks and pointed joins. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, producing a cohesive, poster-style color across mixed alphanumerics. The texture in paragraphs is lively due to the repeated corner cuts and varied internal angles.