Typeface

A family of fonts sharing consistent design characteristics, such as Helvetica or Inter, containing multiple weights and styles. Choose typefaces that reflect brand personality while maintaining readability. Limit to 2-3 typefaces per project for cohesion.

Related terms

Related terms

  • Font

    Typography

    A specific style and weight within a typeface family, like Inter Bold or Helvetica Light Italic. Choosing appropriate fonts affects readability, brand perception, and page performance. Framer provides access to Google Fonts and supports custom font uploads for complete typographic control.

  • X-Height

    Typography

    The height of lowercase letters in a typeface, measured using the letter ‘x’, affecting perceived size and readability. Fonts with larger x-heights appear larger and more readable at small sizes. Consider x-height when selecting fonts for body text.

  • Cap Height

    Typography

    Cap Height is a type metric describing the vertical height of capital letters, used to align and compare typefaces.

  • Font Family

    Typography

    A Font Family is a grouped collection of type styles and weights designed with consistent visual DNA for cohesive typography systems.

  • Serif

    Typography

    Serif typefaces include decorative terminal strokes that can convey tradition, credibility, and reading comfort in long-form text.