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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Phamelo Grunge Script Font
The Phamelo Grunge Script Font is a daring and unique typography tool that promises to elevate your creative projects to new heights. It masterfully e...
Death Rock Grunge Brush Font
Death Rock is a bold, scratchy brush font that stands out due to its distinctive grunge aesthetic. It’s hard-hitting and edgy, making it ideal f...
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.
Douglas Hand-Made Font
The Douglas Collection unveils a vast pack of incredibly versatile components for your digital art projects. It showcases a total of 12 handmade font ...
Carneval Old-School Font
Step right up and be dazzled by the Carneval Old-School Font! Designed to encapsulate the essence of a whimsical childhood carnival, this font is like...
Monster From the Crypt Font
The ‘Monster from the Crypt’ font is a chilling typographic masterpiece designed to evoke the ghostly world of old horror comics. It wraps...
Calming Elegant Font
Immerse yourself in the serene sophistication of the Calming Elegant Font, a beautifully crafted typeface designed to enhance your creative project...
Minakoe Beauty Font
Introducing the Minakoe Beauty Font, a modern and expressive Serif style font with a distinctly feminine elegance. It’s a creative asset that br...
Strangest Font
Behold the strapping Strangest font – a cutting-edge embodiment of classic serif fonts blended smoothly into a new-age design. Crafted to perfec...
Granchy Font
The Granchy Font is a remarkable asset for any creative work. It exhibits modern and aesthetic serif qualities. This makes it perfect for an array of ...
Aston Sofianty Font
Introducing Aston Sofianty – a handwritten font that captures the subtlety of personal handwriting with a blend of simplicity and class. Its del...
Tricky Whimsical Font
Take your designs to new heights with Tricky, a whimsical font that combines the sophistication of graffiti street art with the joy of childhood. Infu...
Mirthful Charlie Font
Indulge your creative side with the Mirthful Charlie font. This bold, whimsical, quirky font is ideal for infusing your design projects with a whimsic...
Union Made Classic Font
The Union Made Classic Font is a vintage-inspired branding tool that provides a seamless blend of antiquity and modern design sophistication. Its time...
Bernadetta Classic Serif
Meet Bernadetta, a timeless display serif font that combines modern aesthetics with classic design. Available in both regular and italic styles, Berna...
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...
Gutenberg Font Family
Introducing the “Gutenberg – Font Family” presented by Unio, truly a homage to the father of the printing press, Johannes Gutenberg....
Arinoe Rough Distressed Font
Arinoe Rough Distressed Font is a distinctive display typeface that encapsulates both originality and authenticity. Charlie’s Type Foundry introduce...
Roughwell Font
Dive into the unique world of typography with Roughwell Family, a roughly hand-drawn display font with a retro stamp feel. Its carefully crafted style...
Hoverage Distressed Font
Take a step back in time with the Hoverage Distressed Font. Imbued with a sense of rich history, this typeface combines the timeless design influence ...
Dozzen Font
Dozzen is an artistically designed, black letter font that mixes modernity with versatility. Tailored for use in either personal or business projects,...
Styleturn Edgy Font
Styleturn is a modern, minimalistic blackletter font created by ikiiko. Amidst the sea of bland and traditional blackletter fonts, Styleturn stands ou...
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.