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Edgar vs Egyptienne
Edgar and Egyptienne are both serif typefaces sharing a retro foundation. Where Edgar leans old style, readable, Egyptienne brings slab serif, bold. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:29%
Edgar
Egyptienne
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Edgar
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Egyptienne
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Edgar | Egyptienne |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Frere-Jones Type | Linotype |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Edgar
- old style, readable design character
- Suited for Publishing and Corporate
- From Frere-Jones Type
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Egyptienne
- slab serif, bold design character
- Suited for Display and Print
- From Linotype
- 2 free alternatives available
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