What are serifs?

Serifs are the little feet at the end of letters.

Imagine you're writing with a pencil on paper. Some letters have tiny lines or shapes that look like feet sticking out from their ends, those are serifs! They help make the letters feel more connected and friendly.

Think about how people walk: some wear shoes, others don't. In the world of writing:

• Letters with serifs are like people wearing shoes, they have those little feet at the end.
• Letters without serifs are like people walking barefoot, no feet, just clean lines.

For example, in the word "book," the letters b, o, and k each have serifs, giving them a nice, rounded look. It's like they're wearing little shoes to make the writing feel smooth and easy on your eyes.

So next time you see a letter with those tiny feet, remember, that’s a serif, helping it stand out in a friendly way!