Chapter 7: Optimizing Web Fonts for Performance: the State of the Art
by Maria Antonietta Perna
67% of webpages now use custom fonts. However, popularity and widespread adoption haven't come without some performance and user experience-related issues.
In this article, I'll go through what's not so good about the way web fonts are commonly used and loaded, as well as point you to well-tested workarounds and future standards-based solutions.
Why Custom Web Fonts?
Users come to your website for content. Therefore, great typography is crucial on the web: readability, legibility and well-crafted typographic design are a must for brand recognition and the success of your message.
The best way to achieve beautiful typography is by loading custom ...
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