Neoclassical serifs

Neoclassical serifs, also referred to as modern or Didone typefaces, emerged in the late 18th to early 19th century and marked a sharp break from traditional typography. The term Didone combines the surnames of typefounders Firmin Didot and Giambattista Bodoni.

Key characteristics of neoclassical serifs include:

• High contrast between thick and thin strokes
• Flat, hairline serifs
• Horizontal stress
• Small apertures
• Vertical axis

Well-known modern typefaces include Bodoni, Didot (the first Didone), Bernhard, Modern Roman, Aster, Century Schoolbook, Fenice, and Kepler.