Dear Designers: Stop Using System Fonts Like It’s 2005

System fonts once defined the web’s visual identity, but today they’re mostly fallback options, lacking the personality and control modern typography demands. In a world of variable fonts and expressive design, relying on system fonts isn’t nostalgic—i…


This content originally appeared on Web Designer Depot and was authored by Alex Harper

System fonts once defined the web's visual identity, but today they’re mostly fallback options, lacking the personality and control modern typography demands. In a world of variable fonts and expressive design, relying on system fonts isn’t nostalgic—it’s just lazy.


This content originally appeared on Web Designer Depot and was authored by Alex Harper


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