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01/04/2026

The Best New Fonts of March 2026: When the Past Becomes a Design Weapon

From Neville Brody's propaganda-fueled BF Popaganda to a serif revival of 1972 feminist text, March 2026's best new fonts are mining history to say something urgent.

From Neville Brody's propaganda-fueled BF Popaganda to a serif revival of 1972 feminist text, March 2026's best new fonts are mining history to say something urgent.

25/03/2026

Nike designed custom typefaces for Brazil, USA, Canada, England & South Korea's 2026 World Cup kits — and the design choices are a fascinating study in national identity.

Nike designed custom typefaces for Brazil, USA, Canada, England & South Korea's 2026 World Cup kits — and the design choices are a fascinating study in national identity.

18/03/2026

The Type Directors Club returns with Type Drives Commerce on March 13 in NYC — a 300-person event exploring how typography drives real business results.

The Type Directors Club returns with Type Drives Commerce on March 13 in NYC — a 300-person event exploring how typography drives real business results.

04/03/2026

Monotype AI Search Changes How Designers Find Fonts — Here's What You Need to Know

Monotype just launched AI Search on MyFonts and Monotype Fonts, letting designers find typefaces by describing moods and vibes instead of clicking through filters.

Monotype just launched AI Search on MyFonts and Monotype Fonts, letting designers find typefaces by describing moods and vibes instead of clicking through filters. We break down what it does and why it matters.

25/02/2026

Font Licensing Just Got 5,200% More Expensive in Japan — What Every Designer Should Learn From It

A massive font price hike is shaking Japan's game industry. Here's why font licensing costs are climbing everywhere — and how to protect your projects.

https://www.whatfontis.com/blog/font-licensing-just-got-5200-more-expensive-in-japan-what-every-designer-should-learn-from-it/

18/02/2026

Variable Fonts Explained: Why They Matter for Performance and Design Flexibility

Variable fonts combine an entire font family into a single file, reducing requests, improving Core Web Vitals, and giving you smooth control over weight, width, and more. Learn how they work, why they’re faster than multiple static files, and how to find variable alternatives after identifying any font with WhatFontIs.

Variable fonts combine an entire font family into a single file, reducing requests, improving Core Web Vitals, and giving you smooth control over weight, width, and more. Learn how they work, why they’re faster than multiple static files, and how to find variable alternatives after identifying any...

12/02/2026

Why February 11 Matters: Jock Kinneir, Margaret Calvert, and the Birth of Readability-First Design

On February 11, 1917, Jock Kinneir was born. With Margaret Calvert, he created Britain’s modern road-sign system and helped define clarity-first design long before UX had a name.

On February 11, 1917, Jock Kinneir was born. With Margaret Calvert, he created Britain’s modern road-sign system and helped define clarity-first design long before UX had a name.

29/01/2026

How to Create Fonts: Complete Guide to Font Creation Software and Typeface Design

This guide balances technical accuracy with practical advice, ensuring that you can immediately apply what you learn to your own font design projects.

This guide balances technical accuracy with practical advice, ensuring that you can immediately apply what you learn to your own font design projects.

22/01/2026

Best Fonts for Branding: Complete Guide to Choosing the Perfect Font Style for Your Business Logo

We'll explore the fundamentals of branding typography, delve into the main font categories, and provide essential selection criteria, offering practical examples and actionable insights to help you make informed decisions.

We'll explore the fundamentals of branding typography, delve into the main font categories, and provide essential selection criteria, offering practical examples and actionable insights to help you make informed decisions.

14/01/2026

Best Free Fonts: Script, Handwriting, Display & Calligraphy Fonts for Designers

This guide explores the best free fonts available, covering various styles such as script, handwriting, display, and calligraphy, to help designers make informed choices and elevate their creative work.

This guide explores the best free fonts available, covering various styles such as script, handwriting, display, and calligraphy, to help designers make informed choices and elevate their creative work.

06/01/2026

How to Choose the Best Headline Font: A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing the right headline font is crucial for capturing your audience's attention and conveying your message effectively. A poorly chosen font can make your content look unprofessional or even deter readers from engaging with it altogether.

Choosing the right headline font is crucial for capturing your audience's attention and conveying your message effectively. A poorly chosen font can make your content look unprofessional or even deter readers from engaging with it altogether.

17/12/2025

How to Choose the Best Body Font: Legibility, Readability, and Serif vs. Sans-Serif

This guide covers key font basics—from serif vs. sans-serif to smart font pairing—so your text stays readable and visually appealing.

This guide breaks down the key considerations, from understanding the nuances of serif versus sans-serif fonts to mastering font pairing strategies, ensuring your text is not only readable but also visually appealing.