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Typography is the backbone of every great design. This vault exists because scattered font bookmarks and "I'll remember that font" moments don't scale. You need one place with curated typefaces, proven pairings, and tools that actually work, not just another list of 1000 fonts you'll never use.
Quick Reference - Must-Have Tools
1. Google Fonts - Your reliable workhorse with 1,300+ open-source families
2. Font Squirrel - Curated commercial-free fonts with webfont generator
3. Fontjoy - AI-powered pairing generator for instant combinations
4. Typewolf - Real-world typography inspiration and expert recommendations
5. Fontshare - Modern, high-quality fonts from Indian Type Foundry
Rules & Standards
Font Selection Principles
Never use more than 3 typefaces in a single project. Your primary font should handle 80% of your text, with secondary fonts for headings and accents only. Always test fonts at different sizes, if it's unreadable at 14px, don't use it for body text.
Pairing Rules
Contrast is king. Pair serif with sans-serif, or light with bold weights. Avoid pairing fonts from the same classification unless they have distinctly different personalities. Google Fonts combinations are safe choices, they've been tested together extensively.
Licensing Standards
Free doesn't always mean commercial-free. Read every license. Google Fonts and Font Squirrel offer genuinely free commercial licenses. When in doubt, purchase proper licensing. Client work demands bulletproof legal protection.
Technical Requirements
Always provide WOFF2, WOFF, and fallback web fonts. Include font-display: swap in your CSS for better loading performance. Never rely on system fonts alone—users don't have your fonts installed. Keep font files under 100KB each to maintain page speed.
Organization System
Categorize fonts by purpose: Body Text, Headlines, Display, Script. Tag fonts by mood: Professional, Playful, Elegant, Modern. Maintain a master list with licensing details, download dates, and project usage notes.
Quality Control
Test every font across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Check special characters, numbers, and punctuation. Ensure proper kerning and spacing. If a font lacks essential glyphs or looks broken at common sizes, eliminate it immediately.
Font Libraries & Sources
Google Fonts
Premium quality, zero cost. 1,300+ font families, all open-source and web-optimized.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | https://fonts.google.com
Best for: Web projects, client work, reliable fallbacks
Font Squirrel
Hand-picked commercial-use fonts with powerful webfont generator and CSS tools.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | https://fontsquirrel.com
Best for: Commercial projects needing bulletproof licensing
Fontshare
100+ modern fonts from Indian Type Foundry, all free for personal and commercial use.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | https://fontshare.com
Best for: Contemporary designs, trendy brand projects
Adobe Fonts
20,000+ premium fonts from top foundries with seamless Creative Suite integration.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Paid ($20.99/month) | https://fonts.adobe.com
Best for: Professional projects, unlimited font access
Typewolf
Typography inspiration with real-world examples and expert font recommendations.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Freemium | https://typewolf.com
Best for: Discovering how fonts work in practice
Font Pairing Tools
Fontjoy
AI-powered font pairing with contrast control and deep learning suggestions.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | https://fontjoy.com
Best for: Quick pairing discovery, AI-assisted combinations
Monotype Font Pairing
Premium font pairing engine with 1,000+ fonts and expert-approved combinations.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Paid | https://monotype.com/font-pairing
Best for: High-end projects, professional typography
FontPair
Curated Google Fonts combinations with real-time preview and filtering options.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | https://fontpair.co
Best for: Google Fonts projects, quick pairing reference
Designs.ai Font Pairer
AI-powered pairing integrated with brand colors and logo generation tools.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Freemium | https://designs.ai/fontpairer
Best for: Complete brand identity projects
Typography Inspiration & Education
Fonts In Use
Public archive showcasing fonts in real-world applications across all media.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | https://fontsinuse.com
Best for: Understanding fonts in context, research
Canva Font Guide
Practical font pairing guide with design examples and typography principles.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | https://canva.com/learn/font-pairing
Best for: Beginners, practical pairing education
Premium & Specialty Foundries
I Love Typography Shop
Curated premium fonts with expert reviews and must-have collections for 2025.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Paid | https://ilovetypography.com
Best for: High-quality premium fonts, expert curation
MyFonts
World's largest font marketplace with 130,000+ fonts from 2,700+ foundries.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Paid | https://myfonts.com
Best for: Extensive selection, hard-to-find fonts
Font Management & Tools
Font Matcherator
Upload images to identify fonts with AI-powered recognition technology.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | https://fontspring.com/matcherator
Best for: Font identification, reverse engineering designs
V-Fonts
Playground for exploring and testing variable fonts with live controls.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | https://v-fonts.com
Best for: Variable font experimentation, modern typography
Trending 2025 Fonts
Evert (Foundry5)
Modern grotesque with warmth, 3 optical sizes, 8 weights from Light to Black.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Paid | Available through Foundry5
Best for: 2025 branding, contemporary sans-serif projects
Nave (Jamie Clarke)
Unique contrast between rigid outer shapes and organic inner forms.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Paid | Available through independent foundries
Best for: Posters, packaging, standout branding
