Slab Square Udmad 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, academic text, quotations, academic, literary, traditional, measured, italic voice, text clarity, traditional tone, editorial presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, angled stress, open counters.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, blocky serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letters show calligraphic italic construction: curved joins, angled terminals, and a consistent rightward lean that carries through caps, lowercase, and figures. Proportions feel spacious, with relatively wide letterforms, open counters, and a calm rhythm; the lowercase has a conventional x-height with clear ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same italic logic, with smooth curves and solid bases that keep the texture even in running text.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed beyond emphasis—pull quotes, introductions, captions, and sidebars—as well as longer-form reading in books or magazines. Its sturdy serifs and open shapes also make it a strong choice for headings or subheads that want a traditional, scholarly character without feeling overly ornate.
The overall tone is formal and bookish, pairing the authority of slab serifs with an expressive, humanist italic flow. It reads as composed and editorial rather than decorative, offering a classic, literary voice with a touch of warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident italic companion with the structure and presence of slab serifs, balancing readability with a distinctly typographic, editorial flavor.
Capitals are clean and restrained, while the lowercase introduces more movement through single-storey forms and lively entry/exit strokes. The serifs remain visually consistent across the set, helping longer passages maintain a stable baseline and a steady typographic color.