40 most popular Serif fonts
Serif fonts are characterized by the presence of small lines or strokes (named 'serifs') at the ends of the characters.
These serifs can be thin and delicate or thick and pronounced, depending on the font style.
The term "serif" comes from the Dutch word "schreef," which means line or stroke (sounds obvious, right?).
Serif fonts are often associated with tradition, elegance, and formality and are frequently used in printed materials like books, newspapers, and formal documents. Serif fonts can be used to evoke a sense of trustworthiness, reliability, and authority
Some of the most well-known serif fonts include Times New Roman, Garamond, and Baskerville. Times New Roman, designed in 1931, has been widely used in academic papers, books, and business documents.
One of the many advantages of serif fonts is their ability to enhance readability in printed text, particularly in longer passages. The serifs help guide the eye along the text, making it easier to follow lines of text and reducing eye strain.
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IvyPresto font.
Canela is a serif font designed by Miguel Reyes and released by Commercial Type in 2016. The font family includes numerous styles, with a variety of weights and matching italics available.
Recoleta is a serif font designed by Jorge Cisterna and released by Latinotype in 2018. The font family consists of 18 styles, including regular, italic, and bold weights.
Roc Grotesk is a serif font designed by Nikola Kostic and released by Kostic in 2018. The font family consists of multiple styles, offering a variety of weights and italics.
Ogg is a serif font designed by Lucas Sharp, Connor Davenport, Wei Huang, and Greg Gazdowicz and released by Sharp Type in 2019. The font is available in various styles, including regular, italic, and bold, with a total of 12 weights.
Self Modern is a serif font designed by Lucas Le Bihan and released by Bretagne in 2016. The font family includes an undisclosed number of styles, each offering a distinct and modern interpretation of the classic serif design.
Tiempos is a serif font designed by Kris Sowersby and released by Klim Type Foundry in 2010. The family includes four widths (normal, narrow, condensed, and compressed), each available in eight weights with matching italics.
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GT Alpina font.
Freight is a serif font designed by GarageFonts. The font family offers multiple styles including regular, bold, italic, and condensed, providing a versatile range of options for designers and typographers.
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Reckless Neue font.
Domaine Display is a serif font designed by Kris Sowersby and released by Klim Type Foundry. The font offers a range of styles, including regular and italic, in multiple weights.
Baskerville is a serif font designed by URW Type Foundry and released by Bitstream. The font family includes multiple styles with variations in weights and matching italics.
Adobe Garamond is a serif font designed by Adobe. It is available in a variety of weights and styles, offering a versatile option for typography projects.
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Grenette font.
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Eiko font.
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Playfair font.
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Bely font.
Adobe Caslon is a serif font designed by Adobe. The font family offers a range of styles, including regular, italic, bold, and bold italic.
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Butler font.
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Albra font.
Signifier is a serif font designed by Kris Sowersby and released by Klim Type Foundry. It is a complete overhaul of the original Signifier family, featuring improvements in weight distribution and curve quality. This font family is available in a range of weights and styles, including normal, narrow, condensed, and compressed widths.
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Romie font.
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Cambon font.
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Orpheus font.
Alegreya is a serif font designed by Juan Pablo del Peral, Huerta Tipográfica. The font family consists of multiple styles, including regular, italic, bold, and bold italic, offering a versatile range of options for design projects.
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Palatino font.
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Sabon font.
Noe Display is a serif font designed by Lauri Toikka and released by Schick Toikka in 2013. The font family consists of multiple styles, including regular and italic, with a wide range of weights available.
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Victor Serif font.
'Reckless' is a serif font designed by Martin Váchaand and released by Displaay Type Foundry in 2017. The font family consists of multiple styles, providing a versatile range of options for designers and typographers.
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Tobias font.
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Bradford font.
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SangBleu Kingdom font.
Big Caslon is a serif font designed by Font Bureau. It has multiple styles, including regular, italic, bold, bold italic, and black.
Louize is a serif font designed by Matthieu Cortat and Louis Perrin and released by 205TF in 2013. The font offers a range of styles in both regular and fine optical sizes.
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Sometimes Times font.
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Newsreader font.
Minion Pro is a serif font designed by Robert Slimbach and released by Adobe in 1990. The font family consists of multiple styles, including regular, italic, bold, and bold italic.
Cardinal is a serif font designed by Jean-Baptiste Levée, Quentin Schmerber, Yoann Minet and released by Production Type in 2018. The font family offers a wide range of styles, including multiple weights and matching italics, providing versatility in design projects.
Kepler Std is a serif font designed by Robert Slimbach and published by Adobe. It is available in multiple styles, with various weights and matching italics.
