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Robin_145428 Senior Member artist Posts: 251	Need more Fonts Jan 14^th, 2011, 6:16am I have a limited font list... especially script.. Can anyone tell me where to find a secure site for Downloading fonts?.. thanks in advance
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Nan_137018 Senior Member artist Posts: 297	Re: Need more Fonts Reply #1 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 6:30am I didn't realize we could use other fonts other than what GCU offers......
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Rita_140577 Full Member artist Posts: 149	Re: Need more Fonts Reply #2 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 6:51am I think your talking about fonts for the card front... I like 1001freefonts.com If you spend the $20 to download all of them at one time you will also be able to download the font manager so you can temporarily install the fonts as you need them.
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Re: Need more Fonts
Reply #3 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 7:48am

Quote from Rita_140577 on Jan 14^th, 2011, 6:51am:

I think your talking about fonts for the card front... I like 1001freefonts.com If you spend the $20 to download all of them at one time you will also be able to download the font manager so you can temporarily install the fonts as you need them.

Thanks Rita,, I was kinda looking for FREE ones. But if worse comes to worse I will check it out.

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Rita_140577 Full Member artist Posts: 149	Re: Need more Fonts Reply #4 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 8:04am Robin, they are free if you download them one at a time... I'm just very impatient and thanks...love your work too!
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Pamela_135500 Gold Member artist Posts: 1945	Re: Need more Fonts Reply #5 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 8:06am Hi Robin, Just be sure if you download them one at a time that the one's you choose are free for 'commercial' use. Some are, some are not. Pamela
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Re: Need more Fonts
Reply #6 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 8:40am

Pamela gives EXCELLENT advice.

Take the time to check each one for permitted usage. Sometimes the zip file you download will have a text doc in it that is the license and that will differ from what was stated on the site, so read that before installing the font.

If you put time aside and do a thorough job of finding truly commercial fonts, it is time well spent and you have hand-selected ones that fit your style. This is basically a one-time effort for you unless at some point you need a very special font for something.

Good luck!

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Reply #7 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 8:44am

I've found DaFont.com to have some great ones.
Word of caution - If you do download 1000s of fonts (and I recommend being somewhat more selective) DO NOT try to open every single one of them at the same time. You can lock up your computer and even do damage. This is true on Mac & PC.
I strongly suggest using some sort of font management program. I use a font manager called Linotype Font Explorer. You can set it up to only open the fonts you preselect, or open only the fonts that you are using in a document. However, it allows you to to browse the fonts you haven't opened yet and it allows you to make up categories. For instance: "Handwritten," "Fancy Script," "Funky," "Western," "Serif," etc. I believe it's free. Just do a Google search for it.

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Pamela_135500 Gold Member artist Posts: 1945	Re: Need more Fonts Reply #8 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 9:15am I found the prospect of 1000's of fonts quite scary so I am a one at a time that looks fun font shopper! Thanks for the tips on handling fonts Susan, I still think I shall stay minimalistic Pamela
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Lj_135293 Gold Member artist Posts: 1178	Re: Need more Fonts Reply #9 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 9:21am I would love to see more Font choices for the inner verse of the cards. The inside can be a wonderful selling aid in many cases not only from the words written but also from their presentation imho. but.. that's not what this thread is about.. Ooppss. Sorry~
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Re: Need more Fonts
Reply #10 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 9:49am

Quote from Lj_135293 on Jan 14^th, 2011, 9:21am:

I would love to see more Font choices for the inner verse of the cards. The inside can be a wonderful selling aid in many cases not only from the words written but also from their presentation imho. but.. that's not what this thread is about.. Ooppss. Sorry~ lips sealed

It's not...but a valid point.

I have literally 1000s of fonts in my possession (I am the Font Queen) and when choose one for the outside, I like to try to make it match on the inside.
When I print cards, I design and choose inside and outside fonts to match.
It would be nice to have a few more to choose from without it becoming too overwhelming.
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Re: Need more Fonts
Reply #11 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 9:50am

As a fontaholic myself, I recommend going to a software outlet store and buying font CDs. For less than $5.00 you can add over 100 fonts to your collection. You might get some duplicates of what you have already, but that is a gamble worth to take. These outlet stores are often independently owned not a big chain and they are often clearance items. The one huge advantage is that you know that all the licensing is legal and you don't have to guess about it. Save your receipt for proof of purchase in good faith if there is any future questions about licensing.

Oh and I just found this for you....1500 fonts for 1.99! Geeks.com

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SS-1500-FONTS&cpc=SCH

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Pamela_135500 Gold Member artist Posts: 1945	Re: Need more Fonts Reply #12 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 9:55am Yep more font choices for the inside would be great. I suspect it's on the GCU wish list Pamela
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Pamela_135500 Gold Member artist Posts: 1945	Re: Need more Fonts Reply #13 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 9:56am SunAtNight Thanks...great font tip! Pamela
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Robin_145428 Senior Member artist Posts: 251	Re: Need more Fonts Reply #14 - Jan 14^th, 2011, 10:11am found a great site FREE abstractfonts.com Very Nice ones Yes I know I have to check that.. thanks All... LOL Rita
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