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An independent directory of typefaces organized into categories.

Application (600)
Typefaces classified according to their suitability for particular applications.

Mood (456)
Typefaces that convey a particular mood or impression.

Period (558)
Typefaces that capture a particular period or artistic movement.

Appearance (1669)
Typefaces that have a distinctive appearance.

Classification (292)
The traditional typeface classifications, used by type historians and typographers.

International (329)
Typefaces with a characteristic international flavour.

Simulation (940)
Typefaces that simulate the appearance of lettering written using a particular tool, such as felt-pen handwriting, or a rubber stamp.

Alternatives (31)
Suggested alternatives to the popular typefaces, often supplied with computers or printers, that have become overused and over-familiar.

Award winners (161)
Award-winning typefaces.

Free (88)
Typefaces available for free download from their designers.

Dimensions (614)
Choose a font with particular dimensions or metrics.

Pictures (400)
Fonts containing collections of pictures.

Picture Styles (222)
Pictures classified by drawing style.

Symbols (351)
Fonts containing collections of symbols.

Popular (30)
The most popular sans-serif, serif, and script fonts.