Serif typefaces feature small decorative strokes (serifs) at the ends of
letterforms. They convey tradition, authority, and elegance. Widely used in print media, books, and
formal documents.
Libre Baskerville
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Playfair Display
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Key Characteristics
- Small strokes at the end of characters
- High readability in long-form text
- Varied stroke weight (thick-thin contrast)
Best For
Books, newspapers, academic papers, editorial, luxury branding
Sans-serif typefaces lack the decorative strokes of serifs. They project a clean,
modern, and minimal aesthetic. They dominate digital design due to their excellent screen
readability.
Open Sans
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Roboto
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Key Characteristics
- No decorative strokes
- Uniform stroke weight
- Clean, geometric forms
Best For
Websites, mobile apps, tech branding, UI design, signage
Slab serifs feature thick, block-like serifs with minimal or no bracketing. They
feel bold, confident, and sturdy. Originally designed for posters and headlines, they now see wide
use in branding.
Roboto Slab
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Key Characteristics
- Thick, rectangular serifs
- Even stroke weight
- Strong visual presence
Best For
Headlines, logos, posters, editorial, bold branding
Script typefaces mimic handwriting or calligraphy. They range from formal and
elegant to casual and playful. Best used sparingly for accents, logos, or invitations—never for body
text.
Great Vibes
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Pacifico
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Key Characteristics
- Connected or semi-connected letterforms
- Flowing, organic curves
- Varied weight and slant
Best For
Wedding invitations, logos, greeting cards, luxury packaging, accents
Display typefaces are designed to catch the eye at large sizes. They are
expressive,
unique, and full of personality. Not suitable for body text, they shine in headlines, posters, and
branding.
Abril Fatface
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Lobster
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Key Characteristics
- Highly stylized and unique
- Best at large sizes (36px+)
- Strong personality and mood
Best For
Posters, headlines, logos, album covers, event branding
Monospace typefaces give every character the same horizontal width. Originally
designed for typewriters and early computers, they are now essential for code editors and technical
documentation.
Fira Code
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Space Mono
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Key Characteristics
- Equal character widths
- Tabular alignment
- Technical, systematic feel
Best For
Code editors, terminal UIs, data tables, technical documentation, retro design