Slab Square Urbo 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, quotations, academic, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, text italic, print tone, classic emphasis, readable rhythm, bracketed, bookish, crisp, calligraphic, transitional.
A slanted serif with sturdy slab-like feet and subtly bracketed joins, combining crisp edges with gently rounded transitions. Strokes stay fairly even, with only modest modulation, and the serifs read as confident blocks rather than hairline finishes. The italic construction is clear across the set, with flowing curves in C, G, S and a calligraphic rhythm in the lowercase, while counters remain open and legible. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel with varied widths and a traditional, text-friendly color.
This font is well suited to extended reading environments such as books, essays, and magazine layouts, where an italic with strong serifs can hold texture and maintain clarity. It also works effectively for pull quotes, captions, and tasteful branding or packaging that benefits from a traditional, print-rooted voice.
The overall tone is literary and composed, evoking book typography, periodical editorial work, and academic clarity. Its italic energy adds a quietly expressive voice without becoming ornate, balancing seriousness with warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, text-oriented italic with the stability of slab-like serifs and a restrained, classical rhythm. It aims to feel authoritative and familiar while retaining enough italic motion to support emphasis and nuanced tone in editorial typography.
Round letters (O, Q, C) maintain a smooth, continuous contour, while the slab terminals on stems and diagonals give the face a grounded, print-like presence. The lowercase shows a classic italic stance with a slightly more handwritten cadence than the uppercase, creating a pleasant hierarchy for mixed-case text.