Serif:
A serif is a small decorative flourishes on the ends of letters or symbols. The origin of serif is from dutch which means "lines".
Example:
Sans-Serif:
Sans (to be without) serif fonts do not have ant decorative flourishes at the ends of letters. The origin of sans is from french which means "without".
Example:
Popular Serif and Sans Serif fonts:
Differences b/w Serif and Sans Serif fonts:
Advantages and Uses:
| Serif | Sans Serif |
|---|---|
| They are easily readable with speed. | They are more legible. |
| Eye travel across the line is increased. | Font is readable when reduced in size and resolution. |
| Makes individual words more distinctive. | Makes font simple and legible. |
| Increases readability. | Increases legibility. |
| Used for printed works for body part and for long passages. | Used on web,digital display,headings in printed work. |
| Real time examples: Body part of Magazines and newspaper | Real time examples: Web,advertisement boards, headlines in newspaper |
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