Typeface · Serif
Dead History
Dead History is a typeface which explores combining structural elements of both geometric sans-serif and Didone serif typefaces.
About Dead History
Dead History is a typeface which explores combining structural elements of both geometric sans-serif and Didone serif typefaces.
From the Wikipedia article “Dead History”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Using Dead History in a book
Serif typefaces like this are the traditional choice for book body text: the serifs guide the eye along the line in long passages. Set novels at 10.5–12 pt with 125–140% leading.
Commercial typefaces require a licence that covers embedding in PDFs and ebooks; check the foundry's licence before you publish.
Sources & data
- Structured data from Wikidata Q2111988 (CC0).
- Summary text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).