Classification of Typefaces

Serif typefaces include projection in the end of the strokes of its letter-forms.

1. The thin parts are on the diagonal axis.

2. In the stem and head curve, they have bracketed serifs.

3. Wedge-shaped serifs.

4. The contrast is minimal.

5. Angled head serifs.

Examples: Garamond, Adobe Jensen.

1. Vertical strokes.

2. Pronounced contrast.

3. Vertical stress.

4. Oblique and bracketed serifs.

Examples: Perpetua, Baskervile, Cambria.

1. Narrow and unbracketed (hairline) serifs.

2. Dramatic contrast between strokes.

3. Vertical orientation of weight axes. Vertical strokes are thick.

Examples: Didot, Bodoni.

1. Little or no bracketing. Heavy serifs.

2. No contrast in stroke weights.

Examples: Rockwell, American Typewriter, Memphis, Museo Slab.

1. Emulation of lapidary inscriptions.

2. Triangular serif shapes.

Examples: Albertus, Cartier Book, Newtext.

Sans-serif typefaces do not include any projections at the end of the strokes of its letter-forms.

1. A spurred uppercase “G”.

2. Minimal contrast on the strokes.

3. A double-story lowercase “g”.

Examples: Franklin Gothic, News Gothic.

1. Enhanced Legibility.

2. Plain.

3. Similar to other Grotesque sans-serifs.

Examples: Helvetica, Arial, Univers.

1. Based on simple geometric shapes.

2. Have round "O".

3. No contrast between strokes.

Examples: Futura, Avenir.

1. Created to be more legible.

2. More weight contrast than other sans-serifs.

3. Calligraphic influence.

Examples: Verdana, Lucida Grande, Gill Sans.

Script typefaces are based on the fluid strokes of handwriting and range from formal to casual.

1. Have flourishes and loops.

2. Connected letterforms.

Examples: Bickam Script, Snell Roundhand, Kuenstler Script.

1. Brush like appearance.

2. Letterforms are connected, but not always.

3. Powerful strokes.

Examples: Brush Script, Mahogany Script.

1. Hand-lettered calligraphy emulation.

2. High contrast.

Examples: Vivaldi, Ballerino, Mistral.

1. Formal appearance.

2. Handwritten calligraphy foundation.

3. Strong contrast.

Examples: Monmouth, Engravers Old English, Goudy Text.

1. Mimic modern handwriting.

2. Casual appearance.

Examples:Pacifico, Cedarville Cursive, Blog Script.

Non-proportional typefaces. Every letter is using the same amount of horizontal space. There are serif and sans-serif typefaces.

Examples: Consolas, iA Writer Mono, Courier New, Victor Mono.

Big variety in appearance. Mainly suitable for titles and headlines.

Examples: Monoton, Broadway, Cooper Black, Curlz.