Slab Square Udlof 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book jackets, pull quotes, branding, editorial, confident, classic, approachable, retro, italic emphasis, readable impact, print texture, classic voice, bracketed serifs, soft slabs, compact apertures, arched joins, angled stress.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a gently squared-off construction that keeps the forms crisp without feeling rigid. Strokes stay largely even, with subtle modulation and rounded transitions into the slabs, creating a smooth rhythm across text. Proportions read open and slightly expansive, with steady spacing and a consistent rightward lean that carries through capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Works well for magazine headlines, book covers, and pull quotes where an italic voice needs structure and gravity. It can also support branding and packaging that benefit from a classic slab-serif impression with lively forward motion.
The tone is confident and editorial, combining traditional slab authority with an energetic italic cadence. It feels familiar and readable, with a lightly vintage, print-oriented flavor that suits narrative and headline settings alike.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif texture in an italic style—pairing solid, squared serifs with smooth joins to remain readable while still feeling dynamic and expressive.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, helping words knit together in running text. Numerals appear robust and clear, matching the serifed texture and maintaining the same sturdy, print-ready presence as the letters.