Slab Square Udden 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, book typography, magazines, pull quotes, packaging, editorial, heritage, bookish, confident, traditional, italic emphasis, readable text, classic tone, sturdy voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, compact caps, sturdy stems.
A slanted slab-serif design with sturdy, fairly even strokes and pronounced, blocky serifs that read cleanly at both display and text sizes. The italic construction is true rather than simply skewed, with flowing entry/exit strokes, angled terminals, and a consistent forward rhythm across words. Uppercase forms feel compact and solid, while lowercase shows clear, readable shapes with moderate ascenders/descenders and a rounded, slightly calligraphic motion tempered by square-ended slab details. Numerals are straightforward and robust, matching the text color and cadence of the letters.
This style suits editorial and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing firmness or legibility. It also works well for magazine subheads, pull quotes, and brand or packaging copy that wants a classic, trustworthy tone with a distinctive italic presence.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, combining a classic italic warmth with a firm, workmanlike slab-serif backbone. It suggests reliability and craftsmanship—literary rather than flashy—making it feel at home in print-forward, heritage-leaning contexts.
The design appears intended to provide a characterful italic slab serif that maintains strong text color and clarity, balancing traditional italic movement with durable, square-shouldered detailing for confident, print-oriented typography.
Counters stay open and the spacing appears even, producing a steady typographic color in paragraphs. The italic angle is assertive but controlled, giving emphasis without becoming overly decorative; the slab serifs add a grounded, slightly rugged finish to the otherwise fluid italic forms.