Slab Square Udkiz 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, book jackets, magazines, posters, headlines, editorial, bookish, confident, vintage, warm, editorial emphasis, print warmth, authoritative tone, readable display, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, soft corners, open counters, sturdy.
A sturdy oblique slab-serif with broad proportions and low stroke contrast. Serifs are bold and mostly squared off, with subtle bracketing and softened joins that keep the texture smooth rather than rigid. Curves are generous and counters stay open, giving the face a clear, even rhythm in text. The italic construction reads as a true oblique with a consistent forward slant, and the overall color on the page is solid and steady without looking heavy.
Well-suited to editorial layouts where an italic voice is used for emphasis, pull quotes, or section leads. The sturdy slabs and open shapes also work for book covers and magazine typography, as well as short-to-medium display settings like posters or promotional headlines that benefit from a confident, print-forward tone.
The font conveys an editorial, bookish tone with a confident, slightly vintage voice. Its forward slant adds momentum and emphasis, while the slab serifs lend authority and a tactile, print-like warmth. The overall impression is practical and readable, with a hint of old-style publishing character.
The design appears intended to provide an assertive italic slab-serif for contemporary editorial use, balancing strong, square-ended details with smooth curves for comfortable reading. It prioritizes a stable typographic color and clear letterforms while keeping a distinctive, publication-oriented personality.
Uppercase forms feel especially stable and spacious, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a friendly roundness. Numerals match the robust, squared-serif motif and sit comfortably alongside text, supporting a cohesive typographic palette.