Serif versus Sans Serif

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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