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Lyon vs Mencken
Lyon and Mencken are both serif typefaces sharing a editorial foundation. Where Lyon leans modern, Mencken brings didone. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Lyon
Mencken
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Lyon
Premium
Mencken
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Lyon | Mencken |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hoefler&Co |
Best Use Cases
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Lyon
- modern design character
- Suited for News and Web
- From Commercial Type
- 2 free alternatives available
Consider: Mencken
- didone design character
- Suited for Newspapers and Books
- From Hoefler&Co
- 2 free alternatives available
Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Lyon and Mencken