Slab Square Udmak 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, literary, classic, confident, formal, italic emphasis, editorial clarity, sturdy texture, classic voice, slab serifs, bracketed, oblique, crisp, compact.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, block-like serifs and a low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms show crisp, flat terminals and slightly bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth in continuous text. Proportions are moderately compact with a steady x-height and conventional italic construction, including a single-storey “a” and an italic “f” with a pronounced hook. Numerals and capitals feel solid and upright in structure despite the overall slant, producing an even, readable rhythm.
Well suited for editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and essays where an italic is used for emphasis, quotations, or secondary voice. It can also work effectively in short headlines and pull quotes when a classic italic tone is desired but with a sturdier, more architectural footprint.
The tone is editorial and literary, combining a traditional italic voice with the firmness of slabs. It reads as confident and composed—serious rather than decorative—suggesting authority without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic companion with strong, square-shouldered slabs that maintains clarity and consistency in paragraph settings. It aims to blend traditional italic cues with a more structured serif treatment for a firm, contemporary editorial texture.
Spacing appears consistent and text color is even across mixed-case setting, helping longer passages stay stable. The slab serifs and squared terminals give the italic a more grounded, less calligraphic feel than a typical oldstyle italic.