I've been meaning to write this post but just haven't had the time to do so. I've received several messages and emails asking me about fonts that I use on some of my design projects. I have a pretty large font collection. Some of them are paid, but a lot
multiply the font size by 1.6. For instance, if the font size is 16pt, the line height should be around 25.6, which can be rounded to 26pt.
Yellowtail brings a classic touch to the modern design world with its old-school flat brush script style. Created by Astigmatic, this medium-weight font cleverly mixes connecting and non-connecting letterforms, resulting in a unique look that maintains excellent legibility. It pays homage to classic...
This typeface takes inspiration from the old-style Garamond - a family of 16th century typefaces. The main difference is that Cormorant is a display typeface, intended for use in larger dimensions. This makes it a great logo font, especially as it also works on a smaller scale. It’s char...
. It’s great in a resume for a field that isn’t entirely corporate, but may also be used sparingly in a corporate environment. Most people see this font as old-fashioned, so a progressive corporation may not appreciate its setup. Garamond, however, remains a popular resume font....
Though not as old as Times New Roman, it has been around since the 1940s. Like Gill Sans, it balances classic and modern styles. Originally a font for quality book-making, Baskerville has been updated several times for digital use. Applications Books and publications: I often choose ...
Pair it with subtitles written in Libre Baskerville, whose serif lettering is modeled after an old font to give it a more traditional look. Finish things off with Brandon Grotesque in your paragraphs. The geometric sans serif font adds a touch of modernity to the more nostalgic touches of the...
Need a font that is tall and skinny for your latest project? Check out this list of tall skinny fonts from Envato Elements.
Here are some of my favorites: Adobe Originals, Dalton Maag, Darden Studio, Emigre, exljbris Font Foundry, OH no Type Co, FontFont, Fort Foundry, Mark Simonson Studio, Monotype, Production Type, The Northern Block and TypeTogether. Do you have any favorite blackletter fonts that are available...
The font itself is quite simple from a design standpoint, and invokes old informal 90s system fonts. However, it also features intricate loops to certain letters that make it look very charming. Much like many other fonts on this list, it’s going to outstay its welcome when used as body...