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Guardian Egyptian vs Lyon
Guardian Egyptian and Lyon are both serif typefaces sharing a editorial foundation. Where Guardian Egyptian leans slab serif, Lyon brings modern. Compare which suits your News project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Guardian Egyptian
Structural
Slab Serif
Visual
Readable
Purpose
Editorial
Lyon
Visual
ReadableModern
Purpose
Editorial
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Guardian Egyptian
Premium
Lyon
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Guardian Egyptian | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Commercial Type | Commercial Type |
Best Use Cases
News & Journalism
Typography for news publications, journalism, and current affairs content. News ...
Guardian Lyon
Editorial
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Guardian Lyon
Magazines
Typography for magazine design, periodicals, and print publications. Magazine fo...
Guardian Lyon
Web Design
Typography optimized for websites, landing pages, and web applications. Web font...
Guardian Lyon
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Guardian Egyptian
- slab serif design character
- From Commercial Type
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Guardian Egyptian and Lyon