Word Origin :
Serif -
Possibly from the Dutch word "Schreef" (Line or Pen-stroke)
Sans-serif (without serif) -
Sans is a French word, meaning "without". Sans-serif means without Serifs.
Types :
Examples:
How they are at the same font size...
Type of work Serif and Sans-serif used for...
300 DPI / PPI is limit of Human Retina.
Moving Forward...
So, what's best for you ? It depends on the situation. Here's a quick checklist:
Some Sans-serif Examples:
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