Seriftypsnitt
Seriftypsnitt is the Swedish term for serif typefaces, fonts that feature small decorative strokes—serifs—at the ends of letters. Serifs influence the texture and legibility of text and are contrasted with sans-serif typefaces, which lack these features.
The serif style originated in ancient inscriptions and was refined in the Renaissance through humanist and
Design characteristics of serifs include the shape and treatment of terminals, the presence or absence of bracketed
Seriftypsnitt remains prevalent in print, including books and newspapers, where its classic look and legibility are
In contemporary design, serif families offer versatility across weights and widths, used for editorial branding, headlines,
Related topics include sans-serif, slab serif, type design, and typography.