Introduction

Typography isn’t just about selecting beautiful letters; it’s about shaping how your message impacts your audience. As designers, we’ve all been down the rabbit hole of font choices — this post aims to assist you in that process effectively.

What are open-source fonts?

Open-source fonts are the unsung heroes of design — they’re free for both personal and commercial uses, crafted by passionate designers who believe great typography should be accessible to all.

Why Opt for Open-Source Fonts?

• Cost-Effective: They're free, so you can spend more on your coffee.

• Top-Notch Quality: These fonts rival the best in the business, often outshining their expensive counterparts

• Versatility: With variable weights and styles, finding the perfect fit for your project is a breeze.

• Legal Peace of Mind: No more fretting over copyright issues - these fonts are yours to use without restrictions

Where to find Open-Source Fonts

Here’s where the fun begins! Check out these stellar sources:

• Google Fonts

• Fontshare

• uncut.wtf

• Freefaces Gallery

• Open Foundry

• GitHub

Here are few of my favourite fonts

Sans-serif fonts

• Inter & Inter Display

• Geist

• Uncut Sans

• Manrope

• Plus Jakarta Sans

• Aspekta

• Pretendard

• Satoshi

• DM Sans

Serif fonts

• Instrument Serif

• Crimson Pro

• Sentinent

• Gambetta

Monospace fonts

• Geist Mono

• DM Mono

• IBM Plex Mono

• RX100

Final thoughts

Remember, it’s not about using countless fonts - it’s about using them effectively. Whether it’s guiding your reader through paragraphs or making headings pop, the right font makes all the difference.
Explore these fonts, share them with your fellow designers and dev friends, and stay tuned for more posts on design. Until next time! 🎨