Font Identification

[Randy]

I’m trying to match the existing inscription.  Do you know what font type was used?

[MLC]

Hi Randy, unfortunately, this is a tricky one. It is a version of Garamond Extra Bold, or at least it is based on Garamond.

Sabon Bold (not Sabon Next Bold) is maybe the closest, but it does not contain the same old-style numerals and there is no Extra Bold weight.

URW Garamond Extra Bold is somewhat close but it has a different ‘W’, ‘J’, and numerals.

Classical Garamond Bold is close, but again does not contain these numerals and there is no Extra Bold weight.

[Randy]

Thank you for your help with this, I appreciate it.  I think I’ll be able to use Sabon Bold and modify some characters to match.

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