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Self Modern vs Sentinel
Self Modern and Sentinel are both serif typefaces sharing a modern foundation. The two share 68% design similarity overall. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:25%
Self Modern
Sentinel
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Self Modern
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Sentinel
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Self Modern | 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 | Bretagne | 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: Self Modern
- Suited for Display and Cultural
- From Bretagne
- 3 free alternatives available
Consider: Sentinel
- slab serif, readable design character
- Suited for Book Design and Corporate
- From Hoefler&Co
- 3 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
Free fonts that can replace both Self Modern and Sentinel
Merriweather
80%% to Self Modern · 80% to Sentinel
Zilla Slab
75%% to Self Modern · 75% to Sentinel
Bitter
75%% to Self Modern · 75% to Sentinel
Noto Serif
68%