Slab Contrasted Aglo 5 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, branding, posters, authoritative, traditional, sturdy, institutional, readable slab, classic voice, strong presence, text display, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, high waist, open counters.
A robust slab serif with generously proportioned, wide-set capitals and strong horizontal emphasis. Serifs read as bold, mostly bracketed slabs that give the letterforms a grounded, steady footprint, while the main strokes show clear, controlled contrast. Curves are smooth and confident with open counters, and several lowercase forms show distinctive ball terminals (notably on a, c, f, j, y), adding a subtle old-style flavor. Spacing appears comfortable and the rhythm is even, supporting both display sizes and continuous text.
Well suited to editorial design, book and magazine typography, and impactful headlines where a strong serif voice is desired. It can also serve in branding and packaging that needs a trustworthy, established character, and in posters or signage where its wide proportions and firm serifs help it hold the page.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, with a slightly bookish, newsroom feel. Its heavy slabs convey solidity and authority, while the rounded terminals keep it from feeling rigid or purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to blend the authority of a traditional slab serif with a more human, readable texture for extended settings, balancing strong slabs and measured contrast with softer terminal details.
The uppercase has a formal, sign-like presence, while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded joins and terminal treatment, creating a pleasant mixed-case texture. Figures are sturdy and clear, with ample interior space that helps maintain legibility at larger text settings.