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Frutiger Serif vs Sentinel
Frutiger Serif and Sentinel are both serif typefaces sharing a readable foundation. Where Frutiger Serif leans humanist, warm, Sentinel brings slab serif, elegant. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:17%
Frutiger Serif
Sentinel
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Frutiger Serif
Premium
Sentinel
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Frutiger Serif | Sentinel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Linotype | Hoefler&Co |
Best Use Cases
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Sentinel
- Magazine long-form articles
- Corporate annual reports
- Book interiors
- Brand style guides
- Premium editorial publications
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Frutiger Serif
- humanist, warm design character
- Suited for Books
- From Linotype
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Sentinel
- slab serif, elegant design character
- Suited for Book Design and Branding
- From Hoefler&Co
- 3 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Frutiger Serif and Sentinel
Zilla Slab
75%% to Frutiger Serif · 75% to Sentinel
Bitter
75%% to Frutiger Serif · 75% to Sentinel
Source Serif Pro
74%Merriweather
70%70% to Frutiger Serif · 80% to Sentinel