Slab Square Udbap 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, branding, posters, vintage, bookish, confident, formal, text italic, editorial voice, heritage feel, sturdy emphasis, print authority, slab serif, wedge serifs, bracketed serifs, oblique axis, calligraphic stress.
A right-leaning italic slab serif with sturdy, squared serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth rather than abrupt. Strokes read as fairly even with a gentle, calligraphic modulation, giving capitals a crisp, chiseled presence and lowercase a flowing, slightly cursive rhythm. Counters are open and proportions feel classic, with clear differentiation between rounds and straight stems; diagonals and entry strokes end in firm, flat terminals that reinforce the slab character. Numerals follow the same italic slant and show strong, print-oriented shapes with robust feet and caps.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazine features, pull quotes, and book typography where an italic with more presence than a typical oldstyle italic is desirable. It can also serve branding and packaging that want a traditional voice with sturdy, print-like authority, and holds up in short display lines such as posters and headings.
The tone is editorial and slightly old-world, like a traditional book italic upgraded with sturdier slabs. It feels confident and authoritative without becoming severe, balancing a refined literary voice with a pragmatic, workmanlike backbone. The overall impression is classic, dependable, and suited to contexts that benefit from a touch of heritage.
The design appears intended to combine the readability and familiar forms of a classical italic with the emphatic footing of slabs, creating an italic that carries both motion and weight. It aims to provide a distinctive editorial texture—more assertive than a delicate book italic—while preserving a controlled, typographic feel.
The italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive forward motion in text. Serifs are prominent enough to register at display sizes, while the relatively even stroke weight maintains a stable gray value in paragraphs.