Guardian Compact Light font
Publisher
commercialtype.com
License
$ Commercial
Date added
Sep 16 2026
Light, compact serif font with narrow characters and clear serifs.
A light-weight, compact serif font with clear, sharp lines and moderate stroke contrast. The characters have a narrow width, with distinct serifs and a slightly condensed appearance, suitable for elegant and readable text.
Editorial design, book typography, formal documents, and professional branding.
Body text, Headlines, Formal documents
Editorial design, book typography, formal documents, and professional branding.
Body text, Headlines, Formal documents
Category
Bold
No
Italic
No
Weight
Light
Width
Condensed
Character spacing
Normal
Line height
Normal
Contrast
Medium
Overall style
Classic, Elegant
X height
Medium
Cap height
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