What Are the Best Fonts to Use According to Science?

Is there a single font that works for every need? Absolutely not! So, what are the best fonts to use? Science has some thoughts!

I don’t know about you, but I can be very bitchy about fonts. Long before Ryan Gosling and SNL lost their minds over Papyrus, I thought it was the worst font I had ever seen. And, yet, it was everywhere. There have been other fonts that drive me to insanity, and one of those is Comic Sans. But just because I don’t like a font doesn’t mean it isn’t the best option in certain situations. So, what are the best fonts? Should I use a Serif font or a Sans Serif font? Do I even know the difference?! Are Times New Roman or Arial still the go-to default fonts? When does font style actually matter? There are so many questions to be answered!

Check out the “best fonts” for specific conditions, according to science:

We all know our favorite fonts, but did you ever think about why some fonts are just clearer than others? Well there’s a surprising amount of research into just what makes certain fonts better, and there’s a case to be made for that loveably goofy Comic Sans.