typeface
/ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/
Etymology
From type + face.
typeface means the particular design of some type, font, or a font family. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.
noun
- The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.“(Technically Aptos and Calibri are typefaces, while a “font” refers to a particular face or size, like italics or boldface. But in practice, “font” is often used as a synonym for “typeface,” including by Microsoft employees interviewed for this article.)”
- The surface of type which inked, or the impression it makes.