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Source Serif Pro vs Edgar
Source Serif Pro provides Edgar's text reliability from a transitional framework. At 77% similarity, it offers comparable reading comfort with superior cross-platform rendering. Choose Source Serif Pro when reliable screen rendering matters more than old-style character.
Design DNA
Design overlap:13%
Source Serif Pro
Edgar
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Source Serif Pro
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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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Edgar
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Source Serif Pro | Edgar |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free | Premium |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | Yes | No |
| Weights | Variable (100-900) | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | OFL-1.1 | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic, cyrillic-extended, greek, vietnamese | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Google Fonts | Frere-Jones Type |
Best Use Cases
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography for print and digital publishing, book design, and editorial producti...
Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography for product packaging, labels, and consumer goods. Packaging fonts mu...
Typography for newspaper design, print journalism, and daily publications. Newsp...
Typography for magazine design, periodicals, and print publications. Magazine fo...
Typography optimized for extended reading, book publishing, and literary content...
Typography optimized for websites, landing pages, and web applications. Web font...
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Source Serif Pro | Edgar |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | N/A |
| File Size | 209.1 KB | N/A |
| Weights | 9 (var) | N/A |
| Italics | Yes | N/A |
| Variable Font | Yes (2 axes) | N/A |
| Language Groups | 6 | N/A |
| CDN Delivery | Yes | N/A |
| x-Height Ratio | 0.475 | N/A |
| Cap Height Ratio | 0.67 | N/A |
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Source Serif Pro
- Shares Edgar's retro character
- Particularly suited for cross-platform publishing and corporate documents
- Variable font with continuous weight adjustment
- Supports 6 scripts including cyrillic and cyrillic-extended
- Delivers a classic, professional, elegant aesthetic
Consider: Edgar
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for editorial and publishing
- Commercial license with professional support
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