Serif Font
Also known as: roman typeface
A typeface with small decorative lines or strokes (serifs) at the ends of letter strokes. Common serif fonts include Times New Roman, Garamond, and Georgia. While traditionally associated with print legibility, serif fonts have shown mixed results for screen readability. Research indicates people with dyslexia may experience longer fixation durations when reading serif fonts on screen compared to sans-serif alternatives.
Category: typography · readability
Related: Sans-Serif Font · Typography · Readability