Slab Square Urhe 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, pull quotes, scholarly, literary, classic, measured, readability, editorial tone, text emphasis, classic italic, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, bookish, open counters.
This typeface presents a refined italic with crisp slab-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. Letterforms are relatively narrow and vertically oriented, with open counters and a consistent, even rhythm across lines. Serifs are clean and rectangular with subtle bracketing, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) feel smooth and deliberate rather than geometric. Lowercase forms show a traditional italic construction with single-storey a and g, a lightly tapered entry/exit behavior, and a clear, upright-leaning stress that keeps text orderly.
It is well suited to editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, and magazines where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary passages. It can also work effectively in pull quotes and heads where a composed, literary tone is desirable without becoming ornate.
The overall tone is literary and scholarly, suggesting a calm, composed voice suited to serious reading. Its italic stance adds a subtle sense of motion and emphasis, while the sturdy slab details lend credibility and structure. The result feels like a classic, editorial italic—meant to be read, not shouted.
The design intent appears to be an italic slab serif built for sustained reading, balancing a traditional italic skeleton with sturdy, square-edged finishing. Its controlled modulation and open interior shapes prioritize legibility and an even text color, while the slab details give it a distinctive editorial signature.
Numerals follow the same restrained, text-oriented approach, with simple shapes and clear differentiation. Spacing appears generous enough to keep the italic from clumping, helping maintain clarity in continuous text while preserving a distinctive, slightly formal texture.