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Bembo vs Edgar
Bembo and Edgar are both serif typefaces sharing a old style foundation. Where Bembo leans elegant, academic, Edgar brings retro, editorial. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:14%
Bembo
Edgar
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Bembo
Premium
Edgar
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bembo | Edgar |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Monotype | Frere-Jones Type |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Bembo
- elegant, academic design character
- Suited for Books and Academic
- From Monotype
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Edgar
- retro, editorial design character
- Suited for Publishing and Corporate
- From Frere-Jones Type
- 7 free alternatives available
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