The words “font” and “typeface” are often interchanged. Most people refer to a typeface when they mention “font.” Understanding the differences between these concepts is critical for a graphic designer.
A family of typefaces is known as a typeface. Times New Roman, Arial, and Brush Script are examples of well-known fonts. A font is a typeface variant that is usually bold, italic or a mix of both. Times New Roman Italic and Arial Bold are two typefaces to consider.
Using Proxima Nova as an example, the diagram below helps to explain the differences between typefaces and fonts.
