Slab Square Uddid 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial text, magazines, quotes, headlines, editorial, classic, scholarly, formal, confident, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classic authority, print readability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic slant, crisp, sturdy.
This italic slab serif shows a steady, low-contrast stroke structure with a pronounced rightward slant and sturdy, squared serifs. Letterforms feel compact and disciplined, with clear, flat-ended terminals and modest bracketing where strokes meet the slabs. The rhythm is even and text-forward, with open counters and controlled curves that stay crisp at larger sizes while maintaining a solid, print-like presence in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals share the same structured, slightly calligraphic italic logic, giving the set a unified, dependable texture.
It works well for editorial typography—book interiors, magazine features, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. The sturdy slab serifs and controlled slant also make it suitable for pull quotes, subheads, and short headlines that benefit from a classic, print-centric tone.
The overall tone is editorial and traditional, projecting a scholarly, bookish confidence rather than a playful or decorative voice. Its italic character reads as purposeful and emphatic, suited to refined emphasis and classic typographic color.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic companion with strong structure and dependable readability, combining traditional italic movement with the grounded authority of slab serifs. It emphasizes a composed text rhythm and clear letterfit over decorative swashes or high-contrast elegance.
The italic construction remains relatively upright for an italic, favoring clarity over flourish; details are restrained, with squarish serifs and consistent stroke endings providing a firm baseline and a composed texture in continuous reading.