serif

/ser-if/US // ˈsɛr ɪf //UK // (ˈsɛrɪf) //

字母,字形,字體,字母型

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
Printing.
- : a smaller line used to finish off a main stroke of a letter, as at the top and bottom of M.

The bold contrasting strokes, strong verticality and easily recognizable serifs and ball terminals were perfectly suited for advertisements, posters and signs in the early 20th century.
GNL loses one for the ugh quality of its sans serif supered on sickly green and gray tints.
Text shown in bold sans-serif type was printed in blackletter (Gothic).
Text in sans-serif type was originally printed in blackletter (Gothic, Old English).
The parts originally printed in Roman type are here shown in a sans-serif font to keep the visual distinction.
A very thin line or serif is apt to be lost in the background.
New Zealand stamps overprinted "Samoa" in sans-serif type 2mm.