I use MyFonts for many reasons.
selection
First and foremost, they have a HUGE and varied font collection, segmented into categories: san serif, script, handwritten, serif–and subcategories: vintage, calligraphy, woodtype, modern–plus, they add hot new fonts every day, so I’m sure to find the exact font that conveys the mood I’m going for in my project.
what the font
Beyond their helpful categories, they also have great tools to help find fonts, such as their “WhatTheFont” feature where you can upload a clear image of a font, specify the letters used, and it’ll tell you the name of the font so you can finally identity that mystery font! If you don’t know a font or can’t remember the name of a font and it’s driving you bonkers, you gotta check out “WhatTheFont”! They even have a “WhatTheFont” forum if you need more help!
test drive fonts
They also provide the ability to “test drive” the font by showing you what various fonts look like in the specific copy you provide. I find this invaluable when I’m designing a logo, as it’s critical to see if the typeface will work in the actual name of the brand. Ever notice that sometimes a font is amazeballs, but certain characters are wonky? Well, you don’t want to find out AFTER YOU PURCHASE THE FONT that the letters you need in the logo are the wonky ones!
With some clients, I go so far as to preview the fonts I’m considering for their approval first, in order to get their buy-in on the overall vibe I’m going for before spending too much time going down the wrong path…plus, this way I get the fonts paid for by the client!
So, beyond the relief of knowing that I’m not infecting my computer with viruses downloaded with “free” fonts and not having to worry about litigation or penalties for using personal fonts for commercial work, I feel good using MyFonts for another reason. And that is: I’m paying other artists for their work.
