Guardian Egyptian Headline Hairline font
Publisher
commercialtype.com
License
$ Commercial
Date added
Sep 16 2026
Thin, elegant serif font with high contrast and delicate hairline strokes.
A very thin, elegant serif font with fine hairline strokes and high contrast between thick and thin elements. The characters have a classic, refined appearance with delicate serifs and a tall x-height. The design is clean and precise, suitable for sophisticated and formal uses.
Luxury branding, editorial headlines, fashion magazines, invitations, and high-end product packaging.
Headlines, Display text, Luxury branding
Luxury branding, editorial headlines, fashion magazines, invitations, and high-end product packaging.
Headlines, Display text, Luxury branding
Category
Bold
No
Italic
No
Weight
Light
Width
Normal
Character spacing
Normal
Line height
Normal
Contrast
High
Overall style
Classic, Elegant
X height
Cap height
Proposed projects
Luxury branding, editorial headlines, fashion magazines, invitations, and high-end product packaging.
Ascender descender ratio
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