What’s the difference between font and typeface?

A typeface is the overall design style—like Roboto or Helvetica.
A font is a specific version of that typeface—like Roboto Bold 14pt.

Think of a typeface as a song, and a font as a recording of that song in a certain key and tempo.

Want to dig into typography structure? Explore our Typography Masterclass for more.

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