My Favorite Font Combinations
When I did a post about a month back about my favorite graphic-friendly fonts, I had a few requests to show what methods I use to combine fonts. I honestly think it's a skill that's just acquired with a lot of trial and error. You really need to play around with fonts to realize what works (and doesn't work) for you. However, I think there are some basic methods to combining fonts that work for pretty much everyone!
A few more tips…
1. Overlap Rows –
One of my favorite ways to add design element to a combination of fonts is to overlap the rows. Especially when you have one part of the letters in a word sticking up (think about the upper portion of an h, or the lower portion of a p), kind of push that into the row next to it. It gets rid of white space in design and makes for a more cohesive look!
2. Change up the colors –
If you're using two fonts, I'd definitely recommend changing the colors on them as well. It adds so much more dimension to the look of your fonts.
3. Don't put 2 similar fonts together –
4. Don't overdo it –
This is one of the most common mistakes I see. It looks entirely too jumbled and chaotic to put more than a couple of fonts together. I like to stick to 2, but I'd say 3 is the absolute max I'd use in a font combination. On a similar note, try to keep the “mood” of the fonts similar…you don't want to pair formal with a kid-style font!
5. Get in those nooks and crannies –
It makes your font combinations look so much more cohesive and “designed” when you fit fonts in those nooks and crannies. Again, going back to the elements of a word that kind of stick out, like the p or the h…stick words between two of those elements in the word below it. It's an easy way to look really professional with your graphics.
6. Balance your rows –
I'm open to any questions or comments about all things font…leave them in the comments below!
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Hey there.. just found your blog yesterday and since I’m new to the Cricut family, it’s fun learning from someone that sees creativity the same way as myself! Question, are these fonts free to download from the site FontSquirrel.com? If so, exactly how many can I download free? I am trying to figure all of this out and I know I will be a pro soon but right now, I’m punching myself out of a paper bag that’s dry as a bone! Thanks again for the wonderful blog and all the great information, tips and projects.
When I published this, all of the ones available from font squirrel were free! Most are from fontsquirrel, which allows unlimited downloads (you don’t even have to sign up). It’s a great resource. There are a couple in this post that do cost money, but check out my other font post (linked at the top of this one) for another collection of free fonts.
Hey Charlie I just found this site also. I am new to Cricut. What program do I use to download free fonts for Cricut? Any help would be appreciated.
Audrey
What fonts did you use in the title “Favorite font combinations”?
The “Favorite” is Pharmacy (which I believe is a free font) and the “Font Combinations) is Monterey (I think that one is paid).
Thank you! 🙂
I love this! Would you please share which font you used for Lately in “Lamberts Lately?” Thank you so much!
That one’s my favorite! (Obviously. 😉) It’s called Lavanderia.
I just found your site through Pinterest. I love your font combinations as well as the way you fit them together to look like a cohesive unit. I do handmade cards and like to mess around with creating my own sentiments to put on them. I have a problem with getting my different fonts to “fit together” without too much vertical space separating them.
My question to you: How do you control the vertical space so you can get the words as close together as you want? I usually work within a Word document. Any help you can offer would be appreciated!
I fit my fonts together like that in photoshop…sometimes it requires two separate font layers, but I typically just do it by reducing the lead size on a font layer (that’s done by reducing the number under “leading” at the bottom when you have your font layer selected and ready to input text). I do believe it’s possible to do it in Word, but it really can’t easily be done to small sections of text like it can be done in Photoshop.
This is a great post! Easy and effortless to understand. I’ve been working on my hand writing styles and everything in your still applies. Thanks for your time! 😁🗒✒🖊✏
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Leslie, great blog. This is one of the few articles I printed to refer to often. I’m a newbie so any help is much appreciated.
Here’s my question …
How do you keep track of your font/styles in Cricut? For some reason, my filter doesn’t work (so I can’t see “my fonts,” etc ), nor does “System.” Do I need to sync/set something up to remedy this? I’ve downloaded a few fonts but can never remember their names or easily find them.
Many thanks and keep up the great work!
Unfortunately, I use a silhouette, so I’m not familiar with Cricut software. There should be a folder on your computer that allows you to see all of the fonts at once though – it depends on your operating system.