Slab Square Udnep 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, book typography, pull quotes, headings, academic text, editorial, traditional, scholarly, formal, literary, italic emphasis, editorial voice, readable display, classic authority, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, calligraphic, open counters.
This is an italic slab-serif with a steady, low-contrast stroke and a consistent rightward slant. Serifs are prominent and mostly squared-off with slight bracketing, giving terminals a firm, chiseled finish while keeping the overall texture smooth. Proportions lean moderately narrow with rounded bowls and open apertures; the italic construction shows clear entry/exit strokes and gently tapered joins rather than sharp, mechanical cuts. Numerals and capitals maintain an even rhythm, and the lowercase reads with a clear baseline flow and restrained, sturdy details.
It performs well in editorial settings where an italic needs presence—magazine features, book front matter, sidebars, and pull quotes. The sturdy slab details also suit headings and short-to-medium passages that benefit from a traditional, authoritative italic texture.
The tone is classic and editorial, combining a bookish italic voice with the authority of slabs. It feels composed and slightly old-world, suitable for conveying seriousness without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, classical italic with added stability and emphasis from slab serifs—an italic that can function as more than a mere companion style, standing confidently in display and editorial roles.
The italic is expressive but controlled: curves remain broad and legible, while slab terminals add weight at the ends and help anchor lines of text. The overall color on the page is even, with serifs and diagonals providing a subtle, structured cadence.