Fonts
Choosing the right font can make-or-break any design project. Explore hundreds of free and premium fonts. Everything from classic, vintage typefaces to bold, modern fonts that pack a contemporary punch. Find the perfect font for your next project.
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Salmon Victorian Font
The Salmon Victorian Font exquisitely merges the rustic charm of the Victorian era with a contemporary grunge appeal. Its calligraphy-driven style bri...
Imprimo Letterpress Font
Experience nostalgia and add a dash of vintage charm to your text with the Imprimo Letterpress Font. Inspired by the charm of old world printmaking, t...
Learn About Fonts
How Do I Add Fonts to Photoshop?
Learn how to add fonts and start working with them quickly.
What Is a Font License?
Learn the ins and outs of what type of font license you need for your project.
Where Can I Find Free Fonts?
Our pick of the greatest free sources for typefaces online.
How Should I Pair and Combine Fonts?
Tips and tricks for combining stylish fonts in unique and interesting ways.
The Brewski Textured Font
The Brewski Textured Font is a marvel in the world of typography, inspired by vintage Brewery packaging and beer advertising from the early 20th centu...
Calasans 7 Layered Fonts
Elevate your design game with our latest addition, Calasans, a 7 layered font! Calasans is a sans serif font designed with a unique layered twist. Its...
Wifelove Font
The Wifelove font seamlessly melds the trendy, groovy, and retro. This innovative serif font adds a distinct feel to all your artistic ventures, enabl...
Clotilda Fun Wacky Font
Introducing the Clotilda Fun Wacky Font, a deliberately whimsical typeface that adds a touch of humor and personality to your designs. This hand-craft...
Calming Elegant Font
Immerse yourself in the serene sophistication of the Calming Elegant Font, a beautifully crafted typeface designed to enhance your creative project...
Aestetic Modern Serif Font
Aesthetic isn’t just a font – it’s a statement. A modern serif style that embodies minimalism, it turns the ordinary into the deligh...
Caghen Aesthetic Font
The Caghen Aesthetic Font offers a unique and eye-catching design that immediately captures attention. Its one-of-a-kind construction allows it to sta...
Flora Modern Branding Font
Flora Branding Font: more than just a font, it’s an exclusive design opportunity. Pursue sophistication and modernity with this elegant font des...
Magenta Diamond Font
Behold the brilliance of the Magenta Diamond Font, brought to you by Balpirick Studio. This font perfectly reflects the amalgamation of modern calligr...
Vara Serif Font
Discover the sophistication of Vara, a display serif font that’s crafted to add a pinch of elegance to your designs. With its distinct structure...
Amara Aesthetic Script Font
Meet Amara, a signature script font that’s designed to bring a touch of elegance to your creations. Its smooth lines, clean appearance and full ...
Roniolk Aesthetic Serif
Roniolk Aesthetic Serif is an eye-catching font, designed with elegance at its heart, thanks to smooth curves and alluring ligatures. The clarity of i...
Silhouette Aesthetic Font
Dive into the world of artsy elegance with the Aesthetic Silhouette font, carefully crafted with an original handwriting style. The design opens a new...
Vintage Reality Font
Steeped in class, Vintage Reality Font opens up a world of creative possibilities for those who appreciate a beautiful blend of old and new. This mode...
Morrello Bold Font
Meet Morrello: it’s not just a font, but a personality itself that loves to stand out. Conceived from a vibrant nostalgia of the 60’s and 70�...
Bargers Distressed Font
Step back in time with the curvaceous, rugged allure of the Bargers Distressed Font. This dynamic typeface presents a unique blend of both retro and c...
BlockPress Font
Introducing BlockPress, a dynamic and distinctive uppercase sans-serif letterpress grotesque type font. Designed by mint pixels, this vintage decorati...
France Font
The France Typeface Font is a vintage homage to typewriter letters with a modern twist, carefully crafted with pen ink to retain the authentic texture...
Hello Paris Font
Introducing Hello Paris Font, a modern elegant sans typeface that redefines sophistication. A refined version of Hello Paris, this font is the perfect...
FAQs About Fonts
What are the different types of fonts?
Fonts can be divided into several categories based on their characteristics. The most common categories include Serif fonts, Sans Serif fonts, Script fonts, and Display fonts. Serif fonts have small lines or strokes attached to the ends of larger strokes in a letter or symbol. Examples include Times New Roman and Georgia. Sans Serif fonts, such as Arial and Helvetica, do not have these extra strokes.
Script fonts mimic handwriting and calligraphy. They can range from formal types like Old English style to more casual styles like Brush script. Display fonts are typically used for headers or logos rather than body text, as they can be a bit extravagant for regular reading. They come in a large variety of styles and are often used to convey a specific mood or theme.
What is a web font and how does it differ from a desktop font?
A web font is a font that is used on a website or a web application. Unlike desktop fonts, they are designed to be used on a web platform and to be compatible with different browsers and devices. A web font is hosted on a server and loaded into the user's web browser as needed, thus allowing websites to use typefaces that aren't installed on visitors' computers.
Desktop fonts, on the other hand, are fonts that you install directly onto your computer or workstation. They can be used in any application on your computer like Word, PowerPoint, or Photoshop. Unlike web fonts, they are not designed to be used on a web platform. Each type has its specific uses, and the main difference between them is where and how they are used.
How do I install a font on my computer?
Installing a font on your computer is typically straightforward. First, you download a font file from a trusted source. The downloaded file would usually be in .ttf or .otf format. On a Windows computer, you just right-click on the downloaded font file and select 'Install'. Alternatively, you can go to the 'Fonts' folder in the Control Panel and then drag and drop the font file there.
On a Mac, you open the downloaded font file, which should open in Font Book. From there, you simply select 'Install Font'. For both Windows and Mac, after installing the font, it should be available for use in your applications. Note that some applications may require a restart to register the newly installed font.
Why does a font matter in design?
Fonts play a crucial role in design as they help establish the mood, evoke emotion, and set the tone of the message. The typography you choose can make your design appear serious, comedic, light-hearted, professional, or even whimsical. An inappropriate font can miscommunicate the intended message and put off your audience. Ensuring you choose the right font can create a strong impression and enhance the impact of a design, whether it's a website, poster, or business card.
Moreover, fonts are significant for readability and legibility. Some fonts are more readable than others and make the text easy to scan at a glance. For example, for longer text, it's usually better to use a Serif or Sans Serif font. On the other hand, Script or Display fonts are typically suited for headlines or short pieces of text.
What is kerning and why is it important in font usage?
Kerning refers to the adjustment of space between individual letter pairs in a typeface. Not to be confused with tracking, which adjusts the spacing uniformly over a range of characters, kerning is specific to pairs of letters that may create an awkward or irregular visual space, for example 'AV' or 'WA'. Effective kerning ensures better legibility and aesthetic outcomes in typography. Without proper kerning, a word can look unbalanced, which can affect readability.
This procedure is particularly important in logo design and headlines, where type is at a large size, and kerning issues are more noticeable. While most software offers automatic kerning, often manual adjustments need to be made. Remember, the goal is not to create equal space between letters but to create the illusion of evenly distributed space, making the word visually pleasing and easy to read.