Egyptienne
Refined slab serif by Adrian Frutiger, an elegant interpretation of the Egyptian genre.
- Designed by
- Adrian Frutiger
- Foundry
- Linotype
- Category
- serif
- Styles
- 3 weights
Free alternatives to Egyptienne
The closest free alternatives to Egyptienne are Domine and Kameron, sturdy serifs with heavy, bracketed slabs. Ultra is the bold headline option.
- Domine (Close match) A sturdy serif with weights from 400 to 700, drawn for body text on screens.
- Kameron (Close match) A sturdy slab serif with weights from 400 to 700.
- Rokkitt (Similar feel) A geometric slab serif with weights from 100 to 900 and italics.
Egyptienne FAQ
Is Egyptienne free for commercial use?
Egyptienne is a commercial typeface from Linotype. A paid license is required for commercial projects — you can purchase it from the foundry directly.
Is Egyptienne on Google Fonts?
Egyptienne isn't part of the Google Fonts library. It's distributed by Linotype.
How do I download Egyptienne?
Egyptienne is a commercial font — you'll need to purchase a license from the foundry to download the font files.
What fonts pair well with Egyptienne?
Egyptienne pairs beautifully with a contrasting typeface — pair a display or heading font with a neutral body font for the strongest hierarchy. Scroll down to the "Font Pairings" section on this page for curated, ready-to-use combinations that work well with Egyptienne, or open any pair in the Fontpair Playground to preview it live with your own copy.
What is Egyptienne best used for?
Egyptienne is a serif typeface. It works well for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and elegant brand systems.