Slab Square Udkav 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazines, posters, packaging, confident, classic, sporty, brisk, emphasis, readability, impact, editorial tone, classic modernity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, wedge serifs, oblique stress, ball terminals.
This italic slab serif shows sturdy, slightly squared serifs with a mostly low-contrast, even stroke weight. Forms lean decisively to the right with smooth, calligraphic curvature in bowls and joins, while stems and serifs stay firm and supportive. Terminals often finish with compact wedges and occasional ball-like endings, producing crisp edges without feeling rigid. Proportions are moderate with a clear, readable x-height and lively width variation across glyphs, giving lines a rhythmic, forward-moving texture.
It performs well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, magazine titling, and other situations where an italic voice needs to stay bold and readable. The firm slab serifs and low contrast help it hold up in print and on screen, making it suitable for short-to-medium text settings, branding accents, and packaging where a confident, classic-leaning italic is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and assured: traditional enough for serious reading, but angled and punchy in a way that feels sporty and attention-getting. It conveys a confident, editorial voice with a hint of vintage display flavor, especially in the italic emphasis and pronounced slab finishing.
The design appears intended to blend the solidity of slab serifs with an italic that feels purposeful rather than delicate. Its consistent stroke weight and assertive terminals suggest a focus on clarity and impact, delivering an emphatic, editorial italic that remains legible while adding motion and personality.
Letterforms appear tightly controlled and consistent, with clean joins and a strong baseline presence. Numerals follow the same italic rhythm and slab finishing, reading clearly while maintaining the font’s brisk, slightly calligraphic movement.