Slab Square Uddun 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary branding, quotations, classic, bookish, trustworthy, warm, text readability, editorial voice, classic tone, robust emphasis, literary feel, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, lively rhythm, open counters.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and subtly rounded/bracketed joins that soften the otherwise crisp construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with a clear diagonal stress, and the italic angle reads as calligraphic rather than mechanically obliqued. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, generous apertures, and slightly variable character widths that create a natural, text-oriented rhythm. Numerals and capitals feel stable and upright in structure while still inheriting the overall italic flow.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books and editorial layouts, especially for passages that benefit from an italic voice such as quotations, introductions, or emphasis. The robust serifs and open forms also make it a strong option for magazine typography and literary or heritage-leaning branding where a confident, readable italic is needed.
The tone is traditional and literary, combining the authority of slab serifs with a personable italic motion. It feels familiar and dependable, with a gentle warmth that suits long-form reading while still carrying a bit of expressive flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable italic slab-serif that balances sturdiness with fluidity. It aims for a classic text color and dependable legibility while offering enough calligraphic movement to feel lively in running prose.
The serifs remain prominent at small sizes, helping maintain word shape and line continuity. Curves are smooth and well-controlled, and terminals stay mostly flat and decisive, lending a steady, editorial texture without becoming harsh.