Words matter, and so does the way they are displayed! No wonder fonts have been used by designers and creators, not only as a form of communication, but as a way to breathe life into the written word.
Today, we'll highlight our picks for the best graphic design fonts and resources you can use for your next project. Projects that would benefit from great looking fonts include the ones shown below and more.
If you've been following me for a while, you'll be familiar with my mantra that any project is easier when you have the right tools.
This article was written to dispel the myth that the right tools are expensive and hard to use. We'll talk about some great fonts and resources you can access without breaking the bank.
The Role of Fonts in Content Creation
Have you ever looked at a piece of content that used the standard fonts and lackluster images? If so, it probably made the content a little dull and boring, right? On the other hand, using fonts that radiate personality can mean the difference between your content being read or skipped.
It's important, especially for your most important content, to use the right combination of fonts and images.
Using something as simple as the bright, brilliant fonts when creating content for your projects, can make a huge difference in your results.
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Whether you're a blogger, a graphic or web designer or business owner, fonts should be included in your design budget.
The good news is that you can find fonts that look visually appealing to the people you want to attract to your business without spending a lot of money.
You can even get fonts for free when you subscribe to the Envato Market.
This post will focus on our favorite fonts and show you how they can be used to make your content stand out from the crowd.
All you need is your creativity, and a project that brings your ideas to life through your designs. If you're a graphic or web designer, you can use these fonts to help your clients bring their ideas to life as well.
Different Types of Fonts and How They are Used
Believe it or not, fonts have an important role to play when it comes to helping bloggers, POD shop owners and designers accomplish their goals. Here are some points to consider when you're choose fonts for your next project.
- Reading fonts - These are classic fonts that make your written words look great while being easier to see on the page.
Sans-serif fonts like Arial and Verdana are considered to be easier to read because they don't have extra decorative elements called tails. Sans-serif fonts are made up of straight, simple, clean lines that are the same width throughout.
Serif fonts, like Times New Roman, are fancier fonts that have those decorative lines or tapers (also commonly referred to as “tails” or “feet”) that make them harder to read.
- Decorative fonts - Decorative and display fonts are used in headlines, on posters and advertisements. This style of type and lettering could be artistic and eye-catching in a way that wasn’t considered previously.
- Display fonts - These fonts are used for social media posts, book covers, signage or headings to attract attention. They are normally bold, dramatic and speak to a certain mood that sets the tone of the creative piece.
- Script fonts - Script typefaces are based upon the varied and often fluid strokes created by handwriting. They are generally used for display or trade printing, rather than for body text.
- Image fonts - Some fonts are actually symbols and images you can use in your designs as well. Take a look at the image below to see how the font Lovingly Flourish looks when used on products.
Open Type Versus True Type Fonts
You may have seen the terms Open Type and True Type Fonts and wondered what all that means for your project. They are file formats for storing font information.
OpenType, is a joint effort from Adobe and Microsoft, is the latest font format to be introduced.
Like TrueType, OpenType fonts contain both the screen and printer font data in a single component.
However, the OpenType format has several exclusive capabilities including support for multiple platforms and expanded character sets.
OpenType fonts can be used on either Macintosh or Windows operating systems. Additionally, the OpenType format permits the storage of up to 65,000 characters.
This additional space provides type designers with the freedom to include add-ons such as small caps, old style figures, alternate characters and other extras that previously needed to be distributed as separate fonts.
The TrueType format was jointly developed by Apple and Microsoft in the late 80s, several years after the release of the PostScript font format.
Many of the fonts included with both the Macintosh and Windows operating systems are TrueType.
TrueType is an older font format that contains both the screen and printer font data in a single component, making the fonts easier to install.
The goal when using any font is that you want the font chosen to be distributed from your output device (screen or print) and look the same as the font in your design.
The fonts in the Envato market will work with True Type or Open Type format requirements. So they will work well if you have an older printer that requires a specific format.
Download fonts like Masto for your next project. Click the image for more information
Our Recommendation for Fresh Fonts
We have selected 15 fonts that can help you accomplish your content creation goals. The Envato Market is where I get a lot of my design elements, ranging from graphic images, fonts, clip art and videos to mock ups and design packs.
Fonts are also available in Creative Market. An open marketplace for creative elements that can be used in your design projects as well.
Capture the attention of your ideal customers when you combine these fonts with a strong message, vibrant colors, and imagery for print and web media.
Click on the images to get more information and download the fonts. You can download them individually or subscribe for unlimited downloads.
Downloading fonts from Envato Market can help you capture the personality of your works of art with fonts that are fresh and new. These fonts can be used to create stationery, invitations, business cards, planners and more.
Using visually appealing fonts can enhancing the chance that your visitors will grab attention, spark interest and hopefully lead to more engagement with your content. Visually appealing content is powerful when it comes to persuading your audience to take action..
These fonts will capture the theme and personality of most any project whether its print or web based.
These fonts are also perfect for use in designing stationery, packaging, labels, apparel, gear, home decor and the list goes on. If you are running an Etsy shop, a variety of fonts will be instrumental in helping you sell more items in your shop.
Use these fonts to create images for your content to add variety and interest to the topics you cover and the items you have for sale.
How to Download Fonts to Your Computer
Once you find a font that you're interested in using, here are the instructions you can use to get the files onto your computer.
- Download the font from Envato Market.
- Unzip the font by double-clicking on the . ...
- Open the font folder, which will show the font or fonts you downloaded.
- Open the folder, then right-click on each font file and select Install. ...
- Your font should now be installed!
The sky is the limit when it comes to the things you can do with these fonts. In addition to their amazing font collection the Envato Market has graphics, video, design packs, mock ups, and so much more.
Use these fonts to create name cards, posters, logos, magazine covers, banners, t-shirts and headers, or even large-scale artwork.
You can even use them for souvenirs, packaging, merchandises, book covers, posters, brochures, infographics, flyers, social media, micro blogging or any other promotional media.
About Envato Market
Tens of thousands of talented creatives sell their digital products on Envato Market. Everything you’re looking for — from photographs and project files, to sound effects and video templates — is on their platform.
They are well worth the price and then some. Sign up and you'll receive a single user license, to create unlimited end user products.
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