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Edgar vs Times New Roman
Edgar and Times New Roman are both serif typefaces sharing a retro foundation. Where Edgar leans old style, editorial, Times New Roman brings transitional. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Edgar
Times New Roman
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Edgar
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Times New Roman
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Edgar | Times New Roman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Source | Frere-Jones Type | Monotype |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Edgar
- old style, editorial design character
- Suited for Publishing and Corporate
- From Frere-Jones Type
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Times New Roman
- transitional design character
- Suited for Documents and Academic
- From Monotype
- 2 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
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