Slab Square Udgar 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera', 'Bandera Cyrillic', 'Bandera Pro', 'Bandera Text', and 'Bandera Text Cyrillic' by AndrijType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, essays, quotations, bookish, classic, scholarly, measured, text italic, emphasis, readability, editorial tone, sturdy serif, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, calligraphic slant, open apertures, generous spacing.
A slanted serif with sturdy slab-like feet and a generally low-contrast, even stroke texture. The forms are wide-set with open counters and a calm, steady rhythm, while the italic construction introduces gentle calligraphic movement in curves and joins. Serifs read as flat and substantial, often lightly bracketed into stems, giving the face a grounded, text-forward presence. Numerals follow the same sturdy, readable construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as book interiors, magazine features, essays, and pull quotes where an italic voice is needed but sustained readability remains important. It also works for academic or cultural materials—introductions, forewords, captions, and footnote emphasis—where a sturdy serif character helps maintain a composed page color.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, combining traditional seriousness with a pragmatic, readable feel. Its slant adds a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming flashy, suggesting a voice that is confident, cultured, and slightly formal.
The design appears intended as a robust italic serif for continuous reading and typographic emphasis, pairing traditional serif cues with firm slab-like finishing for stability. Its proportions and open construction suggest an aim for clarity and consistency in paragraph use rather than decorative display.
Across the set, the font maintains consistent weight and spacing, producing an even gray value in paragraph settings. The wide proportions and open shapes help clarity, while the slab detailing adds firmness that can stand up to longer passages and stronger typographic hierarchy.