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Serif fonts
Faces with the small strokes at the ends of letters. Editorial, trustworthy, built for reading.
18 fonts
Serif fonts carry the small finishing strokes that come from centuries of type cut in metal. They signal tradition, authority and craft, which is why newspapers, books, law firms and luxury brands lean on them.
Old style serifs such as EB Garamond and Libre Caslon feel warm and bookish. Transitional faces like Libre Baskerville sit between eras. Didones such as Playfair Display and Bodoni Moda have dramatic thick and thin contrast that works at display sizes. Slab serifs like Roboto Slab and Zilla Slab add weight and sturdiness.
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Merriweather
Free
Noto Serif
Free
EB Garamond
Free
Noto Serif JP
Free
Cormorant
Free
Roboto Serif
Free
Noto Serif TC
Free
Noto Serif KR
Free
Noto Serif SC
Free
Playfair
Free
Old Standard TT
Free
STIX Two Text
Free
Noto Serif Display
Free
Hina Mincho
Free
Alegreya SC
Free
Noto Serif HK
Free
Chiron Sung HK
FAQs
When should I use a serif font?
Long reading, editorial layouts, anything that should feel established or refined. Pair a serif headline with a sans serif body, or the other way round, for contrast.
Do serif fonts work on screens?
Yes, modern serifs are hinted for screens and read well at 16px and up. For very small interface text a sans serif is usually safer.
What is a slab serif?
A serif with heavy, squared-off strokes at the letter ends. Slabs feel solid and friendly and are popular for headlines, packaging and sports branding.