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Edgar vs Hoefler
Edgar and Hoefler are both serif typefaces sharing a old style foundation. Where Edgar leans editorial, humanist, Hoefler brings elegant. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Edgar
Hoefler
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Edgar
Premium
Hoefler
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Edgar | Hoefler |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hoefler&Co |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Edgar
- editorial, humanist design character
- Suited for Publishing
- From Frere-Jones Type
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Hoefler
- elegant design character
- Suited for Ui
- From Hoefler&Co
- 4 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Edgar and Hoefler
EB Garamond
79%82% to Edgar · 75% to Hoefler
Crimson Pro
79%79% to Edgar · 78% to Hoefler
Cormorant Garamond
70%71% to Edgar · 68% to Hoefler
Alegreya
69%73% to Edgar · 65% to Hoefler