The slab serif font used amongst The Guardian's enterprise is something I am rather fond of. The thickness, boldness of the Egyptian style typefaces are easy on the eye and grab the viewers attention, it also looks smart/formal whilst doing so.
Production Method
Digital / Silicone
Anatomy
Category: Serif
Classification: Slab Serif / Egyptian
Country of origin: UK
Distinguishing Marks:
Unbracketed serifs; wedge-
shaped serifs; refined design
over other slab serifs /
Egyptians; squarish arches.
Similar to; Clarendon / Rockwell / PMN Caecilia
Identity
Designed by Paul Barnes, Christian Schwartz, Berton Hasebe in 2005. Published by Commercial Type.
Character
Curved / Formal / Bold /
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