Baskerville vs EB Garamond
Choosing between Baskerville and EB Garamond comes down to whether you want the original tone or a practical open-source substitute. While EB Garamond is technically an old-style serif rather than transitional, it shares Baskerville's refined character and suitability for extended reading. Expect EB Garamond to feel more contemporary; Baskerville carries more historical character.
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Visual Comparison
Baskerville
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EB Garamond
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Baskerville | EB Garamond |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable (100-900) |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, greek | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, cyrillic-extended, greek, greek-extended, vietnamese |
| Source | Monotype | Google Fonts |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: EB Garamond
- Free to use with open-source license
- Variable font offers flexible weight adjustment
- Broader language support
- No licensing costs for commercial projects
- Can be self-hosted or loaded from Google Fonts