Slab Contrasted Aglo 6 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book design, posters, branding, scholarly, authoritative, classic, institutional, readability, authority, classic voice, impact, bracketed serifs, robust slabs, open counters, large x-height, sturdy.
A sturdy serif design with prominent slab-like, mostly bracketed serifs and a confident, even rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with strong vertical stems and slightly lighter connecting curves, while the terminals stay squared and stable. Proportions run on the broad side with generous letter width and open counters, helping the forms stay clear in both uppercase and lowercase. The lowercase is straightforward and legible, with a two-storey “g” and “a”, a compact shoulder on “r”, and clearly defined, wide numerals.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book covers, and headlines where a firm serif voice is needed. The wide proportions and strong serifs also work well for posters, institutional branding, and display copy that benefits from a stable, authoritative texture.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, with an editorial seriousness that reads as dependable and established. Its wide stance and bold slabs add a hint of Americana and academia, suggesting credibility rather than delicacy or playfulness.
The design appears intended to combine traditional slab-serif sturdiness with readable, contemporary spacing and clear counters. It aims to deliver a confident, classic voice that performs reliably in prominent text settings while remaining comfortable in short-to-medium passages.
The font maintains a consistent, sturdy baseline presence, and the slab serifs create strong horizontal emphasis that can lend structure to headings and pull quotes. Spacing appears comfortable in running text, with enough internal white space to avoid clogging at larger sizes.