Slab Square Udked 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial titling, sporty, editorial, retro, assertive, energetic, impact, motion, authority, display focus, slab serif, blocky, square serifs, oblique stress, tight joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact, block-like serifs and mostly square terminals. Strokes are thick and steady with minimal contrast, giving the letterforms a dense, sturdy color on the page. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, while curves (notably in C, O, and S) stay firm and controlled. The overall rhythm is punchy and forward-leaning, with sturdy stems, short slab details, and a slightly condensed feel in many glyphs.
This font is best suited to large-scale use where its weight, slanted posture, and slab details can carry impact—such as headlines, poster typography, sports-oriented branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short editorial titling and pull quotes where a strong, retro-leaning voice is desired.
The tone reads bold and kinetic, with a confident, athletic slant that suggests motion and urgency. Its strong slabs and compact shapes bring a vintage, print-forward flavor that feels at home in headlines and attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of a heavy slab serif with an italicized, motion-oriented stance, delivering high-impact display typography with a sturdy, industrial solidity. It prioritizes punch and presence over delicacy, aiming for strong recognition in branding and titling.
Uppercase forms remain clean and forceful, while the lowercase keeps the same heavy, italicized stance and sturdy slab finishing. Figures are robust and legible at display sizes, matching the letterforms’ squared-off, impact-driven construction.