jan 1, 1816 - FIRST SANS SERIF TYPEFACE

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The first sans serif font to appear in a type sample book was by William Caslon IV in 1816. As this typeface spread throughout Europe and the United States, it became referred to as either “Grotesque” or “Sans Serif”. Sans-serif fonts tend to have less line width variation than serif fonts. In most print, they are often used for headings rather than for body text. They are often used to convey simplicity and for modern or minimalistic looks.

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