Aachen Bold

Font Name	Aachen
Style	Bold
Category	Slab Serif
Designer	Colin Brignall and Alan Meeks
Copyright	Copyright (c) 1987, 1991 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
License	Commercial Use License Required
Total Character	199
Recommended Line Height	1.4
Ascent	1144
Descent	253
Units Per em	1000
Total Vertical Range	1397
Max Advance Width	1042
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-100
Similar Fonts	Rockwell, City, Playbill, Stymie Bold

Aachen Bold Font Details : Font Free Download

Aachen Bold was originally designed in 1969 by Colin Brignall for the Letraset library, with Alan Meeks later expanding the family weights. It is a quintessential heavy slab serif typeface that exudes strength, stability, and a distinct industrial character. Its thick strokes and blocky serifs make it highly legible even from a distance, which contributed to its rapid adoption in the advertising and publishing worlds during the late 20th century.

The font is most notably associated with sports branding and collegiate apparel due to its powerful, athletic aesthetic. Over the decades, it has become a staple for designers looking to create high-impact headlines, posters, and logos that require a sense of authority and permanence. Despite its age, Aachen Bold remains a popular choice in modern graphic design for its timeless, bold presence and commanding visual weight.