Slab Square Udbur 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, pull quotes, packaging, branding, bookish, lively, vintage, warm, informal, expressive text, editorial warmth, vintage tone, hand-ink feel, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, soft joins, sheared stress.
A right-leaning slab serif with low stroke contrast and sturdy, blocky serifs that often feel slightly bracketed into the stems. Strokes show a subtly calligraphic, slightly uneven rhythm—especially in curves—giving the design a human, inked texture rather than a rigid geometric build. The letterforms are compact and rounded in the bowls, with a gently sheared axis that reinforces the italic movement. Numerals follow the same slanted, robust construction, with clear, open counters and confident terminals.
Works well for editorial layouts, book interiors, and pull quotes where a characterful italic is desired without sacrificing clarity. It can also suit branding and packaging that want a nostalgic, handmade-but-structured voice, and it holds up in short headlines as well as longer passages.
The overall tone is friendly and literary, with a vintage editorial flavor and a touch of hand-drawn charm. Its italic energy reads expressive and conversational, while the slab serifs keep it grounded and dependable rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic slab serif that feels human and energetic, combining robust serifs with an ink-like, slightly irregular texture for approachable, text-friendly expressiveness.
The shapes balance soft curvature with squared-off finishing, creating a distinctive blend of warmth and sturdiness. Spacing and sidebearings appear comfortable for continuous reading, and the italic angle is strong enough to feel energetic without becoming overly cursive.