Slab Square Udgad 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, literary titles, editorial design, branding, vintage, editorial, scholarly, literary, formal, italic emphasis, classic texture, print readability, editorial voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, wedge joins, calligraphic, inclined axis.
An italic slab serif with sturdy, squared serifs and a moderate thick–thin rhythm. The letterforms lean consistently, with compact curves and slightly tapered strokes that keep counters open while maintaining a firm, engraved feel. Serifs read as flat and blocky at the ends yet often join with subtle bracketing, giving the design a controlled, editorial texture rather than a purely geometric slab. Numerals follow the same italic slant and sturdy finishing, matching the text color well.
This face suits editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and literary or academic titles where an italic voice is needed without losing structural weight. It can also work well for packaging and branding that want a traditional, authoritative feel with a distinctive slanted texture.
The overall tone feels classic and bookish, with a slightly old-style, ink-on-paper character. Its confident slabs and steady slant suggest tradition and authority while still feeling lively and readable in continuous text.
The design appears intended to provide an italic companion with strong slab-serif presence—combining calligraphic movement with robust, square-ended finishing for dependable readability and a classic print sensibility.
The italic forms show a clear handwritten influence in the flow of bowls and entry/exit strokes, but the pronounced slabs keep the texture grounded and structured. Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, producing an even, moderately dark color suitable for longer passages.