Aachen BT Bold

Font Name	Aachen BT
Style	Bold
Category	Slab Serif
Designer	Colin Brignall and Alan Meeks
Copyright	Copyright 1990-1998 Bitstream Inc. All rights reserved.
License	Free for Personal Use
Total Character	294
Recommended Line Height	1.23
Ascent	2034
Descent	485
Units Per em	2048
Total Vertical Range	2519
Max Advance Width	2517
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-233
Similar Fonts	Rockwell Extra Bold, Stymie, Egyptienne, Memphis, City

Aachen BT Bold Font Details : Font Free Download

Aachen BT Bold is a heavy slab serif typeface originally designed by Colin Brignall in 1969 for Letraset. Characterized by its short ascenders and descenders, this font features thick, block-like serifs and a high x-height that provides an authoritative and robust presence. Its geometric construction and solid weight make it an exceptionally legible choice for high-impact display settings where a sense of strength and permanence is required.

The Aachen family has evolved over the decades into a typographic staple for collegiate sports, industrial branding, and editorial design. The 'BT' designation indicates the Bitstream version of the face, which accurately preserves the bold, punchy essence of the original letterforms. It remains one of the most recognizable slab serifs in the world, frequently utilized by professional sports teams and in advertising to convey masculinity and reliability.