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GT Alpina vs Lyon
GT Alpina and Lyon are both serif typefaces sharing a editorial foundation. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:100%
GT Alpina
Lyon
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
GT Alpina
Premium
Lyon
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GT Alpina | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | Yes | No |
| Weights | Variable | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Grilli Type | Commercial Type |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: GT Alpina
- Suited for Branding and Publishing
- From Grilli Type
- 3 free alternatives available
- Available as a variable font
Consider: Lyon
- Suited for News and Magazines
- From Commercial Type
- 2 free alternatives available
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