Fonts

In typography, font families refer to groups of related fonts that share a common design style but have variations in weight, width, and other attributes. In Figma, as in most design tools, users can choose from various font families. Here's a breakdown of common types of font families you can use:

1. Serif Fonts

• Fonts with small decorative strokes or "serifs" at the ends of their characters;
• Often used in print and for formal, traditional designs;

Examples: Times New Roman, Georgia, Playfair Display.

2. Sans-Serif Fonts

• Clean fonts without decorative strokes at the ends of characters;
• Popular in digital and modern designs due to their readability on screens;

Examples: Arial, Helvetica, Roboto, Open Sans.

3. Slab Serif Fonts

• A subtype of serif fonts with thick, block-like serifs;
• Used for bold statements in branding and headlines;

Examples: Rockwell, Clarendon, Roboto Slab.

4. Monospaced Fonts

• Also called a fixed-pitch, fixed-width, or non-proportional font where each character occupies the same horizontal space;
• Ideal for coding, tabular data, or technical design contexts;

Examples: Courier New, Consolas, Source Code Pro.

5. Script Fonts

• Designed to mimic handwriting or calligraphy, often with connecting strokes;
• Used in elegant, creative, or personal designs;

Examples: Pacifico, Lobster, Dancing Script.

6. Decorative/Ornamental Fonts

• Highly stylized and unique fonts for specific, non-regular use cases;
• Best for thematic projects, logos, or titles;

Examples: Jokerman, Papyrus, Chiller.