Slab Square Unvu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book covers, headlines, pull quotes, literary, vintage, confident, dynamic, italic emphasis, editorial voice, compact impact, slab authority, slab serif, bracketed serifs, curved slabs, calligraphic, compact.
A compact italic slab serif with sturdy, squared-off slab terminals softened by subtle bracketing. The letterforms lean decisively, with a steady rhythm and moderately tight proportions that keep the texture dense and controlled. Strokes show a clear but not extreme contrast, and many joins and curves feel slightly calligraphic, giving the slabs a shaped, sculpted look rather than purely mechanical cuts. Counters are relatively open for the width, and the numerals and capitals maintain the same firm, chiselled presence as the lowercase.
It works particularly well for editorial headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where an italic voice is desired without losing weight and authority. It can also serve for pull quotes, posters, and short bursts of text that benefit from a compact, emphatic texture.
The overall tone is editorial and literary, mixing old-style warmth with a confident, assertive slabbiness. Its italic slant adds motion and emphasis, making it feel energetic and slightly vintage—well suited to expressive typography that still reads as serious and composed.
The design appears intended to provide an italic with the presence and stability of a slab serif, balancing strong terminals with shaped curves for readability and color. It aims to deliver emphasis and motion while retaining a polished, publishable tone suitable for display and editorial applications.
The typeface reads as more refined than a purely industrial slab: curves and brackets introduce a gentle softness while preserving strong terminals. The italic construction is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive, forward-leaning texture in text settings.