Aachen Medium Regular
Designed by Colin Brignall and Alan Meeks
| Font Name | Aachen Medium |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Slab Serif |
| Designer | Colin Brignall and Alan Meeks |
| Copyright | COPYRIGHT ESSELTE LETRASET LTD., 1990 |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 229 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.1 |
| Ascent | 872 |
| Descent | 230 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1102 |
| Max Advance Width | 1093 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | 0 |
| Similar Fonts | Rockwell, Stymie, Memphis, Serifa |
Aachen Medium Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Aachen Medium Regular was originally designed in 1969 by Colin Brignall for the Letraset library. It is widely regarded as one of the most influential slab-serif display fonts of the late 20th century. The typeface is characterized by its heavy, squared-off slabs and short ascenders and descenders, which create a dense, powerful typographic block that commands attention in any layout.
The family was later expanded by Alan Meeks to include more versatile weights like the Aachen Medium. Its design bridges the gap between traditional geometric slab serifs and industrial, athletic-inspired lettering. Because of its robust construction and high readability at large sizes, it has become a go-to choice for sports branding, collegiate apparel, and impactful editorial headlines that require a sense of strength and stability.
Aachen Medium Regular Best Uses
Excellent for team logos and athletic jersey numbering.
High-impact titles for magazines and newspapers.
Bold presence makes it perfect for event promotion and announcements.
Popular choice for collegiate-style hoodies and streetwear.
Aachen Medium Regular Glyphs
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