Guardian Egyptian Headline Light Italic font
Publisher
commercialtype.com
License
$ Commercial
Date added
Sep 16 2026
Light italic serif font with classic elegance and moderate stroke contrast.
A light weight, italic serif font with elegant, slightly condensed letterforms and moderate stroke contrast, featuring classic serif details and smooth curves.
Editorial headlines, book covers, invitations, formal branding, and elegant print materials.
Headlines, Display text, Formal documents
Editorial headlines, book covers, invitations, formal branding, and elegant print materials.
Headlines, Display text, Formal documents
Category
Bold
No
Italic
Yes
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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