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Edgar vs GT Alpina
Edgar and GT Alpina are both serif typefaces sharing a readable foundation. Where Edgar leans old style, retro, GT Alpina brings modern. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Edgar
GT Alpina
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Edgar
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GT Alpina
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Edgar | GT Alpina |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | No | Yes |
| Weights | Multiple | Variable |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Frere-Jones Type | Grilli Type |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Edgar
- old style, retro design character
- Suited for Corporate
- From Frere-Jones Type
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: GT Alpina
- modern design character
- Suited for Web
- From Grilli Type
- 3 free alternatives available
- Available as a variable font
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Free Alternatives to Consider
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