Guardian Egyptian Headline Light font
Publisher
commercialtype.com
License
$ Commercial
Date added
Sep 16 2026
Light serif font with classic, sharp serifs and moderate stroke contrast.
A light-weight serif font with clear, sharp serifs and moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes. The characters have a classic, slightly condensed structure with a balanced x-height and cap height, suitable for headlines and formal text.
Editorial headlines, book titles, formal invitations, branding for luxury or academic institutions.
Headlines, Titles, Formal text
Editorial headlines, book titles, formal invitations, branding for luxury or academic institutions.
Headlines, Titles, Formal text
Category
Bold
No
Italic
No
Weight
Light
Width
Normal
Character spacing
Normal
Line height
Normal
Contrast
Medium
Overall style
Classic
X height
Medium
Cap height
Medium
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