description FF Meta Serif Overview
FF Meta Serif is a monotype serif typeface created by Fontfont’s Erik Spiekermann and Kris Sowersby. Notable for its humanist design, it complements the FF Meta sans-serif family. The font is well-suited for body text applications requiring traditional typographic qualities and is frequently used by designers and printers seeking a refined serif option.
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Who designed the FF Meta Serif typeface?
FF Meta Serif was designed by Erik Spiekermann in collaboration with Kris Sowersby. Spiekermann specifically wanted to create a serif companion to his massively successful FF Meta sans-serif family.
When was the FF Meta Serif font released?
The typeface was officially released in 2008 by FontFont. Its development took several years as Spiekermann and Sowersby worked to ensure it matched the structural details of the original FF Meta.
Why was FF Meta Serif created?
Despite the immense popularity of FF Meta as a corporate sans-serif, many designers requested a matching serif for long-form text. FF Meta Serif was built to perfectly pair with the original FF Meta while maintaining exceptional readability.
What is the design style of the FF Meta Serif family?
It is a slab serif typeface that shares the curved leg of the 'R' and the distinct angled cuts of its sans-serif counterpart. It blends traditional humanist proportions with a modern, clean finish.
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