Serif fonts

Faces with the small strokes at the ends of letters. Editorial, trustworthy, built for reading.

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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.

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.