Oldstyle typefaces are the oldest serif typefaces, hence the name Old style.

Modern typefaces are not really modern they have been around since the 1800's.

What Makes a Serif Typeface Slab Serif?

Slab Serif typefaces are newest of the serif typefaces.

Task: What Makes It So?

Decide which of the the typefaces is oldstyle, modern and slab serif.
Then diagram and label each typeface. Use the examples below to guilde you.

Oldstyle-----

Modern---

Slab Serif---

Task: What Category Is That Typeface?

On your Serif Typeface Category PowerPoint complete the following:

• Type into the correct box on your Typeface Category Sheet
• Understand the difference between the three serif types