Last Updated on September 4, 2024
I noticed there were many posts and articles centralizing on specific typographical categories, or offering a particular list of free fonts. After browsing around, I figured it might be useful to put together a big list of the highest rated and preferred resources for fonts and typography.
The following is the culmination of my findings along with some bonus links and materials. I am sure there are some I may have missed, so feel free to add what you’d like in the comments section.
Enjoy!
Top Rated Free Font Sites
Over 13,000 Free Fonts via AbstractFonts
Over 20,000 Free Fonts via FontSpace
Way Over 1001 Free Fonts via 1001FreeFonts
100 Free Fonts via WebDesign
50 Fantastic and Free Fonts via FinePrintNYC
Mostly Free and Awesome Fonts via 1stWebDesigner
26 Free Experimental Fonts via WebDesignLedger
***Bonus Free Font Websites***
Hundreds via FontSquirrel
Hundreds via TheLeagueofMoveableType
Hundreds via GoogleFonts
Hundreds via UrbanFonts
Hundreds via AcidFonts
Top Rated Paid Font Sites
Webfont solution for design professionals via Typography
Specialized in rare and unique old typefaces via LetterHeadFonts
High quality fonts for print and web directly from designers via TypotheQue
“America’s first independent font retailer” via Fonthaus
High quality fonts and custom type design via Type Together
Font Creation Tools
Free online font-building tool via Fontstruct
Outline font editor via FontForge
Fully functional freeware font editor via Cr8Software
Online font generator turning your handwriting into fonts via YourFonts
“The world’s most popular font editor” via High-Logic
Powerful font editor for designers via Fontlab
Typography Guides
Extensive Typography Development & Resource Guide via SmashingMagazine
Creating your own font via Wired
Fonts & Typography – Communities
A place to share and discuss awesome fonts via Fonts Subreddit
A place for the arts of typesetting and glyph design via Typography Subreddit
Top Typography Forums via Typophile
Another Popular Typography Forum via TalkGraphics
A resourceful design forum via Estetica-Design
Inspiration Sites and Examples
One of top typography blogs via Typostrate
Blog dedicated to providing tips and resources to design community via InspireYourWay
A popular fonts and typography blog via IloveTypography
Features top work in various typography categories via Typography Served
Popular Pinterest Board from designer, David Schwen
Typography Inspiration via InspirationFeed
Typography projects from the latest top online portfolios via Behance
Awesome typography-infographic via Six Revisions
Awesome typography and design-infographic via 12 Palms Recovery Centers
Awesome graphic design-infographic via Glantz Design
Curated gallery of type-related content via We Love Typography
Bonus Typography Resources/Links
Awesome Fonts of 2012 via DesignWorkLife
Famous Fonts Over Time via MinesPress
Typographical Symbols via Wikipedia
HUGE collection of design inspiration and resources via Reddit /u/ julian88888888
Awesome video on the History of Typography via Ben Barrett-Forrest
A list of 28 great typography blogs and websites via Designer-Daily
Thanks for visiting! Inspiration can come from many places, often unexpected. Fortunately, this list is full of inspiration and I’m certain at least one of these links will get your creative juices flowing!
Do you have additional resources to add? I’m sure you do – feel free to add them below!
Cheers!