Slab Square Urhi 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotes, branding, refined, literary, classic, quiet, readable italic, editorial tone, classic elegance, subtle emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, airy.
A delicate italic serif with lightly bracketed slab serifs and a calm, even color. Strokes are smooth and relatively uniform, with gentle modulation rather than sharp contrast, and terminals end cleanly with square-leaning slabs. The italic angle is moderate, with a flowing rhythm in the lowercase; ascenders are tall and slender, and counters remain open, keeping the texture airy. Numerals follow the same light, graceful construction, with simple curves and restrained finishing details.
Works well for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed: pull quotes, introductions, captions, and refined long-form passages. It also suits tasteful branding applications—particularly in fashion, culture, or hospitality—where a light, classic italic can convey sophistication without heavy contrast.
The overall tone feels bookish and cultivated—more elegant than loud—with a slightly old-style, humanist warmth. Its italic motion gives it a thoughtful, expressive voice suited to reading and narrative rather than display shoutiness.
The design appears intended to provide a gentle, readable italic with slab-supported finishing, balancing traditional book-italic cues with crisp, squared serif endings. It prioritizes an even text rhythm and a refined, understated impression over strong stroke drama.
Uppercase forms read formal and composed, while the lowercase adds personality through a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’ and a soft, cursive-like entry/exit behavior. The design keeps punctuation and joins understated, emphasizing smooth text flow and a clean page presence.