25 favorite fonts
I like fonts. I suppose that makes sense as I do design things that require the use of them. I’ve put together a list of my favorite ones – the fonts I use most often – and thought I’d share them. There are so many amazing fonts available, but most of what I use either came with my computer or were downloaded for free {I’m a little cheap like that}. By clicking on each font name below you will be directed to its source where you can either download or purchase. Enjoy!
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What good is a downloaded font if you don’t know how to install it? So here is a quick tutorial on how to add a font. Keep in mind I am working on a PC, so there may be variations on a mac {if this tutorial doesn’t work for your set-up, I’m sure there are others you could find by googling ‘installing a font’}.
Select the font you wish to download and click the download button.
Click OK to open with the default program.
It will automatically pop up. Now you need to export the file {extract}, so click on that button.
You can decide where you want the font to open up {I chose my desktop} then click ok.
When I go to my desktop, there it is.
Now open up your control panel, and then your font folder.
Now drag and drop the new font into the font folder.
Now you can use the font. I opened up a word document, selected the font tab and found my new font in the list.
sharon simons
you are too kind. I love fonts and most of them were free. Even better! Thank you for always taking the time to explain things, share your ideas and most importantly share your faith in Jesus Christ. You do allow Him to shine through your transparency and honesty in your post!
Deana
So Great!!! I’m going to try this now. I’m slightly computer challenged- but what you posted seems straight forward. Thanks for sharing.
Shelley
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I can’t wait to use these great fonts!
Jessica
This was SO helpful! I stumbled across this page after spending hours trying to figure out how to get new fonts to work in Microsoft Word and having no luck… it was so easy to understand! Thank you!
BeckyB
Thanks so much – how nice of you to share. I’m also so happy to find your blog!
Mandy
thank you so much for the info. I have been trying for awhile now to do this on my own, and haven’t been able to make it work. Your awesome, thanks for sharing. Love you blog.
taryn
one of my favorite fonts that I use often is called Sandra Oh. thanks for sharing your favorite!
Emily F
Thanks! This is very helpful…I LOVE your blog and your decorating style:)
meg duerksen
THANK YOU!!!!!!!! i had no clue how to do this!
Keandra Willis
Thanx because I could NEVA get the hang of this before…now I’m addicted!
LLH Designs
What a doll you are to share…and all in one easy place with links. These are some of my favorites too! I’ve got a few other favorites, but warning…they aren’t cheap: Adios Script and Compendium. (Oh my goodness, how I LOVE Compendium with all of it’s calligraphic swashes!). The font addiction can get expensive! But good designers deserve to be compensated for their art.
Blessings to you, Emily!
Linsey
Beth
I just keep learning more and more and MORE from you!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH – you are definitely the BEST!!!
Courtney
Emily, I just wanted you to know I reference this post all the time. Thank you so much. I have used it to get directions on how to download, but also to have a glance at ideas of beautiful and current fonts.
Erin
Hello – so excited to try these fonts, but I’m having troubles. What do I do if I don’t get the “Click OK to open with the default program” pop-up box? Mine is just saying “Open” or “Save” and then whenever I try to drag it into my fonts in the Control Panel I am getting an error. Help!! By the way, thanks so much for your lovely blog – I absolutely love it!
Deborah Milne
Emily I love this and can’t thank you enough. One can never have too many fonts!!
Krystal Wight Armstrong
Ooh, I’m such a typography nut. I love letterpress, type, and typefaces. Typography has been one of my favorite Graphic Design courses in school.
Thanks for this awesome post and all your suggested fonts 
I’ve been wondering what typeface you use in your ‘glory’ art print. Would you mind sharing? I think it’s beautiful
karah barnes pope
you are so awesome. it’s great when others share what they know..just to help others out! i appreciate this post! best wishes in all your creative endeavors!
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Rachel H
Thanks so much for sharing these! I can’t wait to put some of them to use!
Also, thanks for the tips on installing them–so helpful of you!
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Deanna
Thank you so much, this is great!
Noe
This is AWESOME!
Thank You So much !
Jody V
THANK YOU for explaining with pictures! I just spent the last day searching through my computer’s help section and google trying to upload a new font with no success. I came to your blog and five minutes later my new font is working..THANK YOU!!!
marjo
MErci pour le partage
Lisa@thehousethatcan
Thank yo so so much for sharing. I am very grateful!
Lisa
Judith
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’ve had it bookmarked for awhile and finally put your instructions to use today. So easy! Thanks again.
Kathleen
This is awesome!! I am so excited to have found this! But I have a question, will programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator automatically have these fonts uploaded to them if I download them to the computer using the method you gave above?
emily
They should automatically show up. If not, you may need to restart your computer.
nik
Thank you so much for sharing the info and links…love your choices!
Arrived via Today’s Creative Blog…cheers!
Andrea
Thank you for sharing these fonts/links!
Quick question . . . albermarle swash is no longer available on the link you provided. Do you have another site or font that looks similar?
Thanks!
Julie
Would love to see an updated Top Fonts list from you!!
AlikiBags
How wonderfully clever you are ! How I love your font choices !
I’m going to bookmark this page to use when one of my BRAINY creative friends is here to guide me through it all…….you just would NOT believe how ‘cyber dim’ I am……really ! x
Meghan
Did you happen to make the flowers that are pictured on your desktop?? If so, do you have a tutorial for those??
Thanks!!
emily
I did not … those are from emmerson made – who no longer makes these flowers. You can make similar ones with this tutorial: http://jonesdesigncompany.com/tutorial/starched-flower-tutorial/