Slab Contrasted Agde 5 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, magazines, book covers, posters, authoritative, traditional, robust, bookish, robust readability, editorial voice, classic slab presence, headline impact, slab serif, bracketed serifs, sturdy, ink-trap free, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, squared serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep the rhythm smooth rather than abrupt. Strokes read as mostly even, with just enough modulation to give capitals and rounded letters a carved, print-like presence. The letterforms are generously proportioned with broad bowls and open apertures; counters stay clear in a, e, s, and g, supporting dense setting. Terminals are mostly flat and horizontal, producing a confident baseline and a consistent, blocky texture in paragraphs.
Well-suited for editorial typography where a strong, legible texture is desirable, including magazines, newspaper-style layouts, and long-form headlines. It also works well for book covers, pull quotes, and posters that need a classic slab-serif presence without excessive decoration.
The overall tone feels editorial and established—confident without being ornate. Its strong slabs and steady spacing evoke classic printing and institutional typography, giving text a dependable, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif voice with modern clarity: bold, dependable shapes, clear counters, and a consistent text rhythm that reads well in both short headlines and multi-line settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains an even color and stable word-shape, with large, readable lowercase and numerals that hold up at display sizes. The serifs remain prominent in all-caps lines, helping headings look anchored and emphatic.