Guardian Egyptian Headline Medium Italic font
Publisher
commercialtype.com
License
$ Commercial
Date added
Sep 16 2026
Medium-weight italic slab serif font with classic Egyptian style and moderate stroke contrast.
A medium-weight, italic serif typeface with moderate contrast in stroke thickness, featuring classic Egyptian (slab serif) characteristics and a slightly condensed width. The font has a traditional, elegant style with smooth curves and angled terminals, suitable for headlines and display use.
Editorial headlines, magazine titles, book covers, branding for luxury or traditional products, and formal invitations.
Headlines, Display text, Branding
Editorial headlines, magazine titles, book covers, branding for luxury or traditional products, and formal invitations.
Headlines, Display text, Branding
Category
Bold
No
Italic
Yes
Weight
Width
Condensed
Character spacing
Normal
Line height
Normal
Contrast
Medium
Overall style
Classic, Elegant
X height
Medium
Cap height
Medium
Proposed projects
Editorial headlines, magazine titles, book covers, branding for luxury or traditional products, and formal invitations.
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