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Aleo is a slab serif font designed by Alessio Laiso. Its semi-rounded details soften the sturdy slab shapes, so it works for headings and longer text alike. The license is listed as free for commercial use, as explained below.
About the Aleo font
Slab serifs have thick, block-like ends on the letters. That gives text a solid, sturdy feel. Aleo keeps that feel but rounds the edges a little.
Aleo was designed as a slab serif companion to Lato, the sans serif by Ćukasz Dziedzic. The two fonts pair well when you want a sans in one part of a layout and a slab in another.
The family has six styles: light, regular and bold, each with a true italic. That gives you room for titles, captions and quotes within one family.
Aleo suits reports, school handouts, book covers, menus and logos. Its clear letter shapes help longer text stay easy to read.
Font info Table
| Name | Aleo Font. |
| Style | Slab-Serif. |
| Designer | Alessio Laiso. |
| File Format | OTF, TTF |
| Font Licence | Free For Commercial Use. |
| Type | Free Font. |
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License Information
Aleo is listed as free for commercial use. Still, read the license file in the download before you use the font in a logo, a product or a paid design.
How to use Aleo font
On Windows, unzip the download, right-click the .otf or .ttf file and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click the file and select Install Font in Font Book. Restart your design app if Aleo does not show up.
In Canva, check the font list for Aleo. If it is missing and your plan allows uploads, upload the file. If not, export a PNG from a desktop app and place it in Canva.
Use Aleo Bold for titles and Regular for body text. Save the italics for short quotes or captions, where the slant helps the eye.
Fonts similar to Aleo
If you want other slab serif options, these posts on this site are a good start:
FAQ
Who designed Aleo?
Alessio Laiso designed Aleo. It is a slab serif that was made to pair with Lato, the sans serif by Ćukasz Dziedzic.
Is Aleo free for commercial use?
The license is listed as free for commercial use. Read the license file in the download before you publish a logo or product with it.
Which fonts look like Aleo?
Zilla Slab, Rokkitt and Athene are slab serif fonts on this site. Their links are in the section above.