Slab Square Uddij 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book typography, editorial design, magazines, longform text, pull quotes, editorial, academic, trustworthy, vintage, bookish, text italic, editorial voice, emphasis, classic feel, robust clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, angled stress, calligraphic, ink-trap free.
This is an italic slab serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a clear, consistent rightward slant. Strokes are relatively even in weight with only modest modulation, producing a steady, readable rhythm. Serifs are prominent and mostly flat-ended, with gentle bracketing in places, and the joins feel firm rather than delicate. The lowercase shows a compact, workmanlike texture with fairly open counters and straightforward, unembellished terminals; overall proportions feel balanced, with neither especially tall ascenders nor a dramatically high x-height.
It suits editorial and book contexts where an italic needs to carry extended text—such as introductions, sidebars, citations, or emphasized passages—without losing structure. The robust slabs also make it effective for magazine features, pull quotes, and headings that want a traditional yet assertive tone.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone—serious and composed, but with the energy of italics for emphasis. Its slab structure adds a grounded, authoritative feel, while the italic angle introduces a subtle sense of motion and voice, evoking traditional book typography and institutional print.
The design appears intended to provide an italic with strong typographic presence: a dependable slab-serif foundation paired with a disciplined slant for emphasis and narrative voice. It prioritizes consistent texture and readability in text while retaining enough weight and serif presence to stand up in display sizes.
In the sample text, the italic slant remains stable across long runs, keeping paragraphs cohesive rather than flashy. Numerals appear oldstyle-like in rhythm (with varying heights and curves), blending naturally into text settings and reinforcing the literary, book-oriented character.