Comparison of Two Computer Fonts: Serif vs. Ornate Sans Serif
http://psychology.wichita.edu/surl/usabilitynews/52/UK_font.htm

Morrison, Sarah and Jan Noyes
Usability News
2003

Abstract:

This study compares reading performance between an ornate sans serif font (Gigi) and Times New Roman. The traditional measures of reading speed, comprehensibility, and subjective preference were employed.