21st August, 2025 Fonts are one of the most visible, most powerful parts of the web. They carry our brands, shape our identities, and define how every word feels. They’re the connective tissue between design, content, and experience. And yet: almost everyone gets them wrong. Table of contentsA brief history of webfontsThe “web-safe” eraHacks before @font-face: sIFR and CufónThe arrival of @font-faceCommercial services: Typekit and friendsCompatibility hacks and workaroundsGoogle Fonts and the “f...