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Cardinal vs Recife
Cardinal and Recife are both serif typefaces sharing a modern foundation. Where Cardinal leans elegant, Recife brings display, bold. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:40%
Cardinal
Recife
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Cardinal
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Recife
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cardinal | Recife |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Production Type | DSType |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Cardinal
- elegant design character
- Suited for Luxury
- From Production Type
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Recife
- display, bold design character
- Suited for Display
- From DSType
- 3 free alternatives available
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