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Edgar vs Fortescue
Edgar and Fortescue are both serif typefaces sharing a humanist foundation. Where Edgar leans old style, retro, Fortescue brings elegant. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Edgar
Fortescue
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Edgar
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Fortescue
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Edgar | Fortescue |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Colophon |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Edgar
- old style, retro design character
- Suited for Corporate and Branding
- From Frere-Jones Type
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Fortescue
- elegant design character
- Suited for Books and Academic
- From Colophon
- 2 free alternatives available
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