Slab Square Undu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, classic, assertive, sporty, retro, strong italic, space saving, impact, editorial voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, compact, angled terminals.
A compact, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, square-ended feet and a generally low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with a brisk rhythm, showing crisp diagonals and firm horizontals, while curves stay controlled and slightly taut. Serifs read bold and supportive rather than delicate, and many joins and terminals feel cleanly cut, giving the design a decisive, mechanical clarity despite the italic slant.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where an italic voice is needed without losing firmness or presence. It can also work for branding, packaging, and posters that benefit from a compact, energetic slab-serif italic with clear structure.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, pairing traditional italic sophistication with a sturdy, workmanlike edge. It suggests a classic print voice—serious and editorial—while still feeling punchy enough for emphatic, attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic style that reads strong and stable, combining traditional italic momentum with slab-serif durability. Its compact proportions and firm terminals suggest an emphasis on impactful, space-efficient typography for display-led editorial use.
The italic construction remains disciplined rather than calligraphic: counters are relatively tight, spacing appears compact, and the figures follow the same forward-leaning, robust logic as the letters. The design’s strong slab presence helps maintain clarity and weight in angled forms, supporting legibility in dense lines of text.