"Wait, you pay for fonts? With real currency?"
Three paid fonts, one free, and seasonal ennui.
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Hey, font freaks. Just a heads up that this newsletter contains affiliate links. So basically, I get a percentage of every font you purchase, at no cost to you. You get a nice thing and I don't feel as guilty as I would setting out a traditional tip jar.
Yes, I pay for fonts with money. We exist.
Hello. It's me, Taylor, the titular font freak. You probably have a lot of questions.
- "Where am I?"
- "Are we put on this earth as some sort of cosmic plaything?"
- "Why should I pay for fonts when [unnamed free font service] exists?"
Good luck on those first two, bud. If you figure them out, reply to this email so I can file that away for future reference share it with the rest of my loyal readership.
"Really though, why are you spending human money on this?"
On an individual level, I guess this is my equivalent of Gundams? I like all the little pieces of a font and it looks very nice when it's fully assembled.
Structurally, I buy fonts when I can because the type marketplace, like most other industries, is being consolidated into fewer and larger groups. I know that my individual purchase of a typeface isn't some sort of inspiring collective movement, but I hope that these small actions add up and make room for wilder, weirder stuff out there. So let's get into it!
Today's Finds
Hagia Pro, by Studio Fat Cat
"With its striking yet elegant design, the Hagia family offers a fresh take on traditional sans serif fonts."
Taylor's notes: I love a good sans-serif that's sturdy without giving up its' personality. I'm usually not sold on thinner connectors (like the ones on the lowercase t and e), but it really works for me here.
Price: $21 (desktop and web license) at YouWorkForThem.
Get it!
Wishbone, by Isabelle Wood Art
"Wishbone is best used for headings, quotes, apparel design, invitations, flyer, poster, greeting cards, product packaging, book covers, printed quotes, and much more!"
Taylor's notes: I was sold on this font before I realized the bones were optional. The letter shapes are so cute on their own; I could easily see myself using the boneless variety year-round. (Somehow I don't think this quote will land on the metaphorical back of the box.)
Price: $11 (extended commercial license) at DesignCuts.
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Digitany, by Bagerich Type Foundry
"Digitany is a multipurpose display font, its a combination between luxury serif font and 8bit/pixel art style."
Taylor's notes: Pixel-styled fonts can be a little too on-the-nose, but Digitany strikes a nice balance between classic and classy. Look at those ligatures!
Price: $9.74 (desktop and web) at YouWorkForThem.
Get it!
Freebie of the Week
Tunera Type Foundry
"Tunera is a transnational type foundry, that aims to present new and original typefaces for everyone. Tunera Type Foundry got its name from the Indian fig cactus, called 'tunera' in Spanish, because it offers sharp font picks, rich curves and lots of flavor."
Taylor's notes: When I say weird and wild, Tunera is what I mean. Lots of fonts for display and text both! The open font license means you can use them for free as long as you credit the designer. (Luckily, the website makes that super easy!)
That's it for this week! If you have any questions/ comments/ etc, reply to this email and I should see them. And remember, the real font freaks were the typefaces we saw along the way. It sounds cliché, but sharing this newsletter really does help!
XOXO, Font Freak