Slab Square Udmel 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, headlines, classic, bookish, measured, formal, italic emphasis, text clarity, print tradition, strong structure, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, calligraphic slant, open counters, diagonal stress.
This typeface is a right-leaning italic with sturdy slab serifs and a measured, oldstyle rhythm. Strokes are relatively even, with subtle modulation and a consistent, slightly calligraphic taper into terminals. Serifs read as robust slabs with gentle bracketing rather than sharp hairlines, giving the forms a grounded feel. Proportions are moderately narrow with open counters and clear internal spacing, and the figures follow the same italic stance for a cohesive texture in running text.
It suits editorial layouts where an italic with strong presence is needed, such as magazine typography, book interiors for emphasis, and pull quotes. It can also work for compact headlines and subheads when a classic, print-forward italic character is desired.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, evoking printed literature and classical typography. Its italic slant and confident slabs add emphasis without becoming flamboyant, producing a composed, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic with the sturdiness and clarity of slab serifs, preserving legibility and consistency while adding traditional emphasis. Its restrained modulation and solid terminals suggest a focus on dependable reading texture rather than decorative flourish.
In the sample text, word shapes remain distinct at larger sizes, with a smooth line-to-line texture and a steady baseline rhythm. The design balances crispness and warmth: angular joins and slabs provide structure while the italic movement adds energy.