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Clarendon vs Edgar
Clarendon and Edgar are both serif typefaces sharing a readable foundation. Where Clarendon leans slab serif, bold, Edgar brings old style, retro. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:14%
Clarendon
Edgar
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Clarendon
Premium
Edgar
PremiumPremium font preview not available
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Clarendon | 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, cyrillic | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Linotype | Frere-Jones Type |
Best Use Cases
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Clarendon
- Sony logo (historical)
- Wells Fargo branding
- Western "Wanted" posters
- National Park Service signage
- Ruby Tuesday logo
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Clarendon
- slab serif, bold design character
- Suited for Signage and Packaging
- From Linotype
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Consider: Edgar
- old style, retro design character
- Suited for Publishing and Corporate
- From Frere-Jones Type
- 7 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
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