What Are Serifs?

Serifs are the small extensions or "feet" at the ends of a letter's main parts. Based on the presence or absence of serifs, typefaces are classified into two primary groups:

  • Serif typefaces (which have serifs)
  • Sans serif typefaces (which do not have serifs)
Here is a group of serif fonts. They all look different, but they all have serifs. Serifs can change in angle, thickness, width, and shape.