The overall design of a set of letters, numbers, and symbols that share a consistent style, such as Helvetica or Garamond. It is the design itself, as opposed to any single digital file.
Synonyms
- type family
- font family
Related terms
In plain words
- the style of the lettering
- the family of a font
Don't confuse with…
- fontA typeface is the whole design; a font is one specific weight and size of it, or the file that delivers it.
Categories
- Typography