Samples of Serif typefaces
Encyclopedia
This list of samples of Serif typefaces details standard fonts used in printing, classical typesetting
and printing
. For a list of the principal serif fonts used in mainstream graphical user interface
s, such as – for example – GNOME
on Linux
, see Samples of display typefaces
, although in reality in modern computing most fonts are designed to be multi-purpose.
Typesetting
Typesetting is the composition of text by means of types.Typesetting requires the prior process of designing a font and storing it in some manner...
and printing
Printing
Printing is a process for reproducing text and image, typically with ink on paper using a printing press. It is often carried out as a large-scale industrial process, and is an essential part of publishing and transaction printing....
. For a list of the principal serif fonts used in mainstream graphical user interface
Graphical user interface
In computing, a graphical user interface is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands. GUIs can be used in computers, hand-held devices such as MP3 players, portable media players or gaming devices, household appliances and...
s, such as – for example – GNOME
GNOME
GNOME is a desktop environment and graphical user interface that runs on top of a computer operating system. It is composed entirely of free and open source software...
on Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
, see Samples of display typefaces
Samples of display typefaces
The list of samples of display typefaces summarises the principal fonts used in screen display of characters. The accurate identification of display typefaces is critical in graphic design, web design and forensic computing.-See also:...
, although in reality in modern computing most fonts are designed to be multi-purpose.
List
- AsterAster (typeface)The Aster typeface was designed originally in 1958 by Francesco Simoncini for Simoncini to be used in newspapers and books. This typeface is designed fairly wide with detailed and delicate serifs, it also has short ascenders and descenders for economy of space. The New Aster font family offers a...
- Book Antiqua (Monotype's imitation of Palatino)
- Espy Serif
- Legacy Serif
- PlantinPlantin (typeface)Plantin is a transitional serif typeface named after the printer Christophe Plantin. It was first cut in 1913 under the direction of Frank Hinman Pierpont for the Monotype Corporation, and is based on a Gros Cicero face cut in the 16th century by Robert Granjon...
- Renault
- RomanRoman (typeface)Roman is a scalable font designed for pen plotters, available on Microsoft Windows 1.x through 3.11 and all versions of Windows NT through Windows Vista....
(vector font included with Windows 3.1) - SistinaSistina (typeface)Sistina is an old style serif typeface designed in 1950 by Hermann Zapf.Sistina is an all-capitals titling font intended as a heavy supplement to Michelangelo Titling, based on inscriptional capitals in Rome. Sistina was first released in metal in 1951. The recent digital version from Linotype adds...
- Souvenir
- Stone Serif
- Versailles
See also
- FixedsysFixedsysFixedsys is a family of raster monospaced fonts. The name means fixed system, although it is often pronounced "fixed size" because its glyphs are monospace or fixed-width...
- Samples of display typefacesSamples of display typefacesThe list of samples of display typefaces summarises the principal fonts used in screen display of characters. The accurate identification of display typefaces is critical in graphic design, web design and forensic computing.-See also:...
- Samples of monospaced typefacesSamples of Monospaced typefacesThis is a list with samples of monospaced fonts.-See also:*Samples of display typefaces*Samples of simulation typefaces*Samples of sans serif typefaces*Samples of script typefaces*Samples of serif typefaces...
- Samples of sans serif typefacesSamples of Sans Serif typefaces-List:* Agency * ITC Avant Garde* Berlin Sans* Countdown * Espy Sans* Estrangelo Edessa* Gautami** Denmark* Kartika * Latha...
- Samples of script typefacesSamples of Script typefaces-Calligraphic:-Handwriting:-See also:*Fixedsys*Samples of display typefaces*Samples of monospaced typefaces*Samples of simulation typefaces*Samples of sans serif typefaces*Samples of serif typefaces...
- Samples of simulation typefacesSamples of simulation typefacesA simulation typeface is one designed after a unique or stereotypical aspect of the letterforms or scripts of a different language.-See also:*Faux Cyrillic*Typeface*Samples of display typefaces*Samples of monospaced typefaces...