Slab Square Udnan 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, pull quotes, headlines, branding, confident, classic, pragmatic, literate, emphasis, readability, heritage, sturdy, bracketed serifs, open counters, editorial texture, calligraphic slant.
The design pairs a consistent, low-contrast stroke structure with prominent slab serifs and a clear rightward italic angle. Letterforms feel broad and open, with sturdy, squared-off terminals and a smooth, steady rhythm across lines of text. Curves are generously rounded while joins remain firm, giving the face a solid, workmanlike texture that still reads fluidly in italics.
Well suited for editorial typography such as magazines, essays, pull quotes, and book interiors where an italic voice needs to remain substantial and legible. It also fits branding and packaging that want a classic, slightly old-style flavor with dependable structure, and it can work for headlines or subheads when a strong italic presence is desired.
This italic slab serif projects a confident, editorial tone with a hint of vintage pragmatism. The forward slant and sturdy serifs add energy and emphasis without feeling flashy, making it read as purposeful, literate, and quietly assertive.
The font appears designed to deliver emphatic, readable italics with the added authority of slab serifs. Its steady stroke modulation and robust terminals suggest an intention to stay composed in longer passages while still providing a distinct, energetic voice for highlighting and display copy.
In the sample text, the italic rhythm remains even and readable at larger sizes, and the slab serifs contribute a firm baseline and strong word shapes. Numerals and capitals carry the same sturdy, squared serif treatment, helping maintain a consistent texture across mixed-case and alphanumeric settings.