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Edgar vs Greta Text
Edgar and Greta Text are both serif typefaces sharing a editorial foundation. Where Edgar leans old style, retro, Greta Text brings modern. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Edgar
Greta Text
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Edgar
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Greta Text
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Edgar | Greta Text |
|---|---|---|
| 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, cyrillic, greek, arabic |
| Source | Frere-Jones Type | Typotheque |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Edgar
- old style, retro design character
- Suited for Branding
- From Frere-Jones Type
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Greta Text
- modern design character
- Suited for Newspapers
- From Typotheque
- 3 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
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