It's best used as a text font, or for short, no-nonsense headlines. A serif version, Average, is similarly clear and crisp. Created by Dalton Maag, this distinctive sans serif font was developed ...

Serif fonts, like Times New Roman and Garamond, have decorative “wings” and “feet” on letters — called serifs — that make the form more distinctive. These are considered best for ...

For more modern examples of the form, see our roundup of the best serif fonts. Sans-serif fonts are known for being clean and ...