serifpäätteet
Serifpäätteet, often referred to as serifs in English, are small decorative strokes or lines attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter or symbol. These flourishes are a defining characteristic of serif typefaces, which are among the oldest and most widely used font styles. The exact origin and purpose of serifs are debated among typographers and historians. Some theories suggest they originated from ancient Roman stonemasons' tools, where chisels might have naturally created these slight extensions. Another perspective is that serifs evolved from the calligraphic strokes used in ancient writing, adding emphasis or aiding in stroke continuation.
Serifs can vary significantly in shape and size. They can be hairline thin or substantial, bracketed (gradually