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Font Typefaces - Serif and Sans-Serif
Serif typefaces are like the ones in this section.
They have the small serifs on the border of the
type in order to aid in reading identification
of characters. Serif typefaces are grand for longer
text since they help the reader's eye to center
more easily on the words being exhibited. But
in headlines, serif typefaces can make the headlines
emerge too busy. That's why many good designs
use sans-serif typefaces for headlines. Sans-serif
typefaces are straightforward yet stylish in design.
Since minimalism is really the key to overall
usefulness and gorgeous designs, until you study
more about the basics of good design, it's better
to go after the usual uses of serif and sans-serif
typefaces by using them in the way depicted above.
Additionally to knowing which typeface to use
in the body or headline text, there is one other
typical rule of typefaces you need to be conscious
of. By no means mix more than one serif typeface
with one sans-serif typeface. You only need two
typefaces to assure a consistent style that leads
the reader where you want them to go. And because
most typefaces have bolding and italics, you don't
need any other typefaces to highlight extra points
you want to make.
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