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Edgar vs Goudy Old Style
Edgar and Goudy Old Style are both serif typefaces sharing a old style foundation. Where Edgar leans editorial, humanist, Goudy Old Style brings warm. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Edgar
Goudy Old Style
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Edgar
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Goudy Old Style
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Edgar | Goudy Old Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Source | Frere-Jones Type | Monotype |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Edgar
- editorial, humanist design character
- Suited for Publishing and Corporate
- From Frere-Jones Type
- 7 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
Consider: Goudy Old Style
- warm design character
- Suited for Books and Classic
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
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