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Edgar vs Plantin
Edgar and Plantin are both serif typefaces sharing a old style foundation. Where Edgar leans editorial, humanist, Plantin brings bold. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Edgar
Plantin
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Edgar
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Plantin
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Edgar | Plantin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monotype |
Best Use Cases
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
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Typography optimized for extended reading, book publishing, and literary content...
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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
Consider: Plantin
- bold design character
- Suited for Books and Print
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
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