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Serifa vs Arvo
Arvo is a popular open-source alternative to Serifa's slab serif design. At 80% similarity, Arvo delivers a friendly, warm aesthetic. Compare which works better for corporate and signage projects.
Design DNA
Design overlap:17%
Serifa
Arvo
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Serifa
Premium
Arvo
FreeAa Bb Cc 123
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789 !@#$%^&*()
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Serifa | Arvo |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Free |
| Classification | serif | serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | 400, 700 |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | OFL-1.1 |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Linotype | Google Fonts |
Best Use Cases
Typography for established businesses, enterprise software, and professional ser...
Typography for wayfinding, environmental graphics, and public signage. Signage f...
Fonts that establish strong brand identity with distinctive character and versat...
Typography designed to grab attention at large sizes. Display fonts feature dist...
Typography suited for magazines, newspapers, and long-form content. Editorial fo...
Typography optimized for websites, landing pages, and web applications. Web font...
Typography for desktop and web applications, software interfaces, and digital to...
Typography for advertising, marketing campaigns, and promotional materials. Adve...
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Serifa | Arvo |
|---|---|---|
| Score | N/A | 56/100 |
| File Size | N/A | 50.3 KB |
| Weights | N/A | 2 |
| Italics | N/A | Yes |
| Variable Font | N/A | No |
| Language Groups | N/A | 2 |
| CDN Delivery | N/A | Yes |
| x-Height Ratio | N/A | 0.506 |
| Cap Height Ratio | N/A | 0.74 |
Which Should You Choose?
Consider: Serifa
- Shares Serifa's bold character
- Delivers a friendly, warm, approachable aesthetic
- Popular in education-academia and healthcare-medical design
- Versatile enough to replace 5+ premium fonts
- Free under OFL-1.1 license
Recommended: Arvo
- Original design with refined typographic details
- Designed specifically for corporate and signage
- Commercial license with professional support
Free Alternatives to Consider
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