{"id":28141,"date":"2019-04-23T18:53:44","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T22:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=28141"},"modified":"2026-03-02T01:28:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:28:31","slug":"brand-fonts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-fonts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Right Fonts for Your Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1056\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brand-fonts-header.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28331\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right fonts for your brand is more than just a design choice\u2014it&#8217;s a powerful tool in shaping your brand&#8217;s identity. Fonts play a psychological role in how your audience perceives your brand. When customers encounter your marketing or business materials, the font you choose influences their opinions, emotions, and overall judgment. Whether your brand exudes luxury, feels approachable, or remains neutral, the fonts you use set the tone. By selecting the right fonts, you can communicate your brand&#8217;s personality\u2014whether it&#8217;s bold and modern, classic and elegant, or playful and casual\u2014and make a lasting impression on your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll guide you through everything you need to know about choosing the perfect brand fonts. From understanding font styles and combinations to ensuring readability across various platforms, we\u2019ll cover all the key factors to help you make informed decisions and enhance your brand\u2019s visual impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to pick the perfect brand fonts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to know your brand personality<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the personality traits and meaning of different font category<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a pair of brand fonts that matches with your brand personality<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your brand fonts meet 3 basic requirements<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=28141&amp;action=edit#3\">Know your budget and licensing requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a brand identity is not an easy task.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your logo design, business card design, brand messaging, brand colors, and brand fonts all have to come together to tell the story of your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that story has to resonate with your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/no-pressure-brand-fonts.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"956\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/no-pressure-brand-fonts.png\" alt=\"brand-fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28182\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let\u2019s see if we can demystify just one part of that process: <a href=\"https:\/\/glyphy.io\/font-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">picking the perfect fonts<\/a> for your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>The perfect brand fonts should:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique &amp; memorable<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legible<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on every platform<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate your brand personality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about picking brand fonts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New to branding? Learn everything you need to know about branding in 3 minutes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZxZxE0xaK5E\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\"><b>1. Get to know your brand personality<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every brand identity needs a well-defined brand personality. A clear brand personality will be what your customers relate with, connect to and remember you for. This can play a role in increasing your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/brand-awareness-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">brand awareness<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>All of the components of your brand&#8211;your brand voice, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>brand color scheme<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/logo-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>logo design<\/b><\/a><b>, and brand fonts&#8211;should align with and communicate your brand personality.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your brand personality isn\u2019t already well-defined, spend some time thinking about how you\u2019d like your brand to be perceived <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you try to find your brand fonts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure where to start? Work with your stakeholders to pick 3-4 adjectives from the list below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brand-personality-traits.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brand-personality-traits.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28199\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your brand personality in mind, you\u2019ll be ready to enter the wild world of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindinventory.com\/blog\/how-to-use-typography-in-ui-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fonts and typography<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><b>2. <\/b>Understand the personality traits and meaning of different font category<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not a typography nerd, you might not be familiar with the idea of font categories. But they can be a good place to start your search for the perfect brand fonts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Font categories are classifications that help designers choose, pair, and identify fonts. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each category has its own unique traits (this is sometimes referred to as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/font-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">font psychology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), so understanding these categories is critical for finding the right fonts for your brand personality. They\u2019ll help you narrow down your search and hone in on the right feel for your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Here are six of the basic font classifications:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serif<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sans-serif<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slab serif<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Script<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handwritten<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorative<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/design-principles-infographic-f94876f3-258f-48ec-9841-63d38b1ae22f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2550\" height=\"2343\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/font-categories-personalities.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28201\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/design-principles-infographic-f94876f3-258f-48ec-9841-63d38b1ae22f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Serif fonts are classic, traditional, and trustworthy<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serif fonts are the oldest font style, originating way back in the 15th century. They\u2019re named for the feet (called serifs) seen at the top and bottom of each letter. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/serif-sans-serif.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/serif-sans-serif.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28202\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because serif fonts are the original font style, we generally perceive them as classic, traditional, and trustworthy (as seen in the logo design below):<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/pink-charity-creative-logo-e2f5d1d4-8397-474e-8552-76ecd76d0211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/charity-logo.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28185\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/pink-charity-creative-logo-e2f5d1d4-8397-474e-8552-76ecd76d0211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CUSTOMIZE THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re favored by brands that want to convey a feeling of respectability and tradition, like Tiffany &amp; Co, Vogue, and Time Magazine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-serif-fonts.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-serif-fonts.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28235\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>A few popular serif fonts include:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Times New Roman<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EB Garamond<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playfair Display<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baskerville<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lora<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merriweather<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Sans-serif fonts are modern, clean, and&nbsp;help create a minimal design<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sans-serif fonts didn\u2019t emerge until the 19th century, much more recently than the traditional serif fonts, so we tend to perceive them as more modern.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sans-serif fonts are also much simpler in form than serif fonts, so they tend to evoke a sense of cleanliness and aid in giving you a minimal design, as seen in the logo design below. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/minimal-photography-creative-logo-f3888915-d729-4cb9-9add-5cc4e3391d5b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/minimal-photography-creative-logo.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28248\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/minimal-photography-creative-logo-f3888915-d729-4cb9-9add-5cc4e3391d5b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CUSTOMIZE THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sans-serif fonts have taken over the web in recent years, with many of the top tech companies choosing bold sans-serif brand fonts:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-sans-serif-fonts.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-sans-serif-fonts.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28233\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>The most common sans-serif fonts include:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helvetica<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arial<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Sans<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roboto<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source Sans Pro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Slab serif fonts are bold, quirky, and confident<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slab serifs, a special breed of serif fonts, feature larger, blockier serifs. As a result, they look a bit more rugged, bold, and quirky than traditional serif fonts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/mascot-university-business-logo-5b3493fc-945f-48a5-9205-f83992f03d30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/university-mascot-logo.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28260\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/mascot-university-business-logo-5b3493fc-945f-48a5-9205-f83992f03d30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CUSTOMIZE THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/popular-font-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of font<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works well for companies with a long and proven history of producing quality products who still want to appear current:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-slab-serif-fonts.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-slab-serif-fonts.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28236\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Some popular slab serif fonts include:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rockwell<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roboto Slab<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courier New<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arvo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Script fonts are elegant and unique<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Script fonts, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elegant fonts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed to imitate cursive handwriting, have character strokes that connect one letter to the next. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as everyone\u2019s handwriting looks very unique, each script font feels very distinctive. They tend to follow the design trends of the day, making script fonts a risky choice for a brand font, as they might fall out of fashion too quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, the script fonts used by brands like Ford, Johnson &amp; Johnson, Cadillac, and Instagram have stood the test of time (so far).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-script-fonts.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-script-fonts.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28234\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Here are a few trendy script fonts that are popular today:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucida Script<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacifico<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allura<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dancing Script<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satisfy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Handwritten fonts are informal and artistic<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handwritten fonts are pretty self-explanatory\u2026they\u2019re fonts that look like they\u2019ve been written out by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They sometimes incorporate weird letterforms, and they\u2019re about as different from traditional serif fonts as you can get. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re a fun choice if you want to present yourself as a playful, informal, approachable, or artistic brand, as seen in this coffee shop logo below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/coffee-shop-creative-logo-2163225b-0ad6-45ef-8e26-1d3e8cd2260d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/coffee-shop-logo-design.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28186\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/coffee-shop-creative-logo-2163225b-0ad6-45ef-8e26-1d3e8cd2260d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Some examples of handwritten fonts currently available on Google Fonts are:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knewave<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent Marker<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patrick Hand<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amatic SC<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just Another Hand<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Decorative fonts are stylized, distinctive, and dramatic<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorative fonts are the most diverse. They include any font that uses unique shapes, forms, or proportions for a highly stylized look, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pixel77.com\/top-20-free-graffiti-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">graffiti fonts<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The logos of Lego, Disney, and IBM feature distinctive decorative fonts that make their brands especially memorable:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-decorative-fonts.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brands-decorative-fonts.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28232\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These powerful fonts are best used in small doses, so use them at your own risk. They tend to be a bit more trendy, which you might want to avoid if you\u2019d like your brand to endure for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Some fun decorative fonts include:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fredericka<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fredoka One<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lobster Two<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>To sum up, here are the personality traits of the 6 top font categories:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Serif fonts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are classic, traditional, and trustworthy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Sans-serif fonts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are modern, clean, and help create minimal designs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Slab serif fonts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are bold, quirky, and confident<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Script fonts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are elegant and unique<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Handwritten fonts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are informal and artistic<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Decorative fonts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are stylized, distinctive, and dramatic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/font-categories-personalities-summary.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2500\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/font-categories-personalities-summary.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28200\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Learn more about font personalities in our guide: <\/strong><\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to pick fonts that make (not break) your infographic<\/span><\/strong><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\"><b>3. Pick a pair of brand fonts that match with your brand personality<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re familiar with your brand personality and you\u2019ve got a handle on the different font categories, you should be ready to try out some fonts for your brand (with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/create-business-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/create-a-marketing-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in mind).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the font categories we reviewed above don\u2019t really tell the whole story when it comes to font personalities. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a ton of style variation within each category that impacts the vibe of each font, and how you pair the fonts plays a huge role, too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let\u2019s look at some font pairing schemes that work for different brand personalities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pair a bold serif header with a nondescript sans-serif subheader for an approachable yet trustworthy feel<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contrast between serif and sans-serif styles makes them a natural pairing, allowing you to balance the modern traits of the sans-serif font with the trustworthy vibe of the serif font.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/residential-housing-business-logo-d8f9a6c9-2374-45f4-977d-01851fff15be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/housing-business-logo.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28242\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/residential-housing-business-logo-d8f9a6c9-2374-45f4-977d-01851fff15be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CUSTOMIZE THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Some balanced serif\/sans-serif pairings include:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abril Fatface (header), Montserrat (subheader)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rozha One (header), Raleway (subheader)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abril Fatface (header), Quicksand (subheader)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Use a single, minimal sans-serif font for a modern, professional, corporate look<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can try pairing a bold version of a&nbsp;modern sans-serif font with a regular version of the same font for a look that\u2019s sleek and professional.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t really go wrong when you\u2019re pairing a font with itself, so it\u2019s a safe approach if you\u2019re not confident in your <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.g2.com\/best-typography-for-websites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">typography<\/a> skills.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/law-firm-business-logo-6a4ccd67-7390-4c4c-802f-34ba060fc358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1562\" height=\"1562\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/law-firm-logo.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28247\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/law-firm-business-logo-6a4ccd67-7390-4c4c-802f-34ba060fc358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some minimal design sans-serif font pairing options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economica Bold (header), Economica Regular (subheader)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montserrat Regular (header), Montserrat Bold (subheader)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source Sans Pro Bold (header), Source Sans Pro Regular (subheader)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use thin, stylized, sans-serif fonts for a high-end, elegant feel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to font psychology researcher Sarah Hyndman, thinner, lighter weight fonts are consistently rated as looking more expensive than heavier, more rounded fonts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As in the example below, you can create a delicate, high-end look by mixing a thin sans-serif header with a light serif subheader:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/cosmetic-business-logotype-design-6e101fa2-9bf9-4a65-ae34-a7657aea3e1d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cosmetic-business-logotype-logo.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28188\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/cosmetic-business-logotype-design-6e101fa2-9bf9-4a65-ae34-a7657aea3e1d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So if you\u2019re looking for elegant fonts, stick light, thin fonts, like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Julius Sans One<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playfair Display<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poiret One<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verdana <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Use thick, rounded sans-serif fonts for a youthful, friendly feel<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thick, rounded sans-serifs have the opposite effect to thin, lightweight fonts&#8211;they appear playful, affordable, and youthful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen in the logo design below, they match well with kid-focused, inclusive businesses like daycares or restaurants:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/daycare-creative-logo-92214c56-831a-4fd0-87bd-325348b1e004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/daycare-logo.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28238\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/daycare-creative-logo-92214c56-831a-4fd0-87bd-325348b1e004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><b>For this friendly, low-cost feel, use thicker, rounded font pairings like:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicksand Bold (header), Open Sans (subheader)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fredoka One (header), Montserrat (subheader)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicksand Bold (header), Quicksand Regular (subheader)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Use a single traditional serif font for a conservative, trustworthy feel<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the way we paired a bold version with a regular version of the same sans-serif font, another foolproof method for pairing fonts is to vary the capitalization of the font.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can pair an all-caps version of a serif font with itself for a look that\u2019s neutral, conventional, and reliable (like the non-profit logo below).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/nonprofit-organization-business-logo-537555f5-d940-45bd-97bb-5b65b018b2f2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/nonprofit-logo.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28252\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/nonprofit-organization-business-logo-537555f5-d940-45bd-97bb-5b65b018b2f2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Serif fonts that work well for traditional businesses include:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EB Garamond<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playfair Display<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baskerville<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wire One<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>To review, here are some brand font pairing options for different brand personalities:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair a bold serif header with a nondescript sans-serif subheader for an approachable yet trustworthy feel<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a single, minimal sans-serif font for a modern, professional, corporate look<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use thin, stylized, sans-serif fonts for a high-end, elegant feel<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use thick, rounded sans-serif fonts for a youthful, friendly feel<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a single traditional serif font for a conservative, trustworthy feel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\"><b>4. Make sure your brand fonts meet 3 basic requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve chosen one or two brand fonts that align with your brand personality, there are a few final checks you should do before pitching them to your client or manager.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Brand fonts must be flexible<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering you\u2019re probably going to be stuck with these fonts for years to come, you\u2019ll need to make sure your brand fonts work well for every medium (including print, web, and mobile).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you have the proper licenses for each application, and if you plan to use your brand fonts on your product packaging design, your blog, in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/presentation-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">external presentations<\/span><\/a> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in static <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/social-media-graphics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media images<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure you mock up designs for each.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/search\/environmental%20sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/branded-templates.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28184\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/search\/environmental%20sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">GET THESE TEMPLATES<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Brand fonts should have multiple font weights<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple font weights (i.e. light, regular, semibold, and bold) are critical for building a clear text hierarchy, which should be specified in your brand style guide, like the one below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to use the different font weights to differentiate between headers, subheaders, body text, callouts, and quotes in both print and online media.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/venngage-brand-style-guide-73e591b4-c31b-4cec-89f8-b916cb4d3ec2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1056\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/brand-guide.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28183\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/venngage-brand-style-guide-73e591b4-c31b-4cec-89f8-b916cb4d3ec2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">GET THIS TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Brand fonts must be legible<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, brand fonts must be legible.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be easy to read and understand any text styled in your brand fonts&#8230;uppercase or lowercase, large or small, numbers or letters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand font that you use for headers doesn\u2019t have to be quite as legible as the font you use for body copy, but nonetheless, it should be easy to read at a glance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">5. Know your budget and licensing requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you get serious about picking your brand fonts, you should think about how you\u2019re going to source your fonts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Some font libraries offer free, open-source fonts, including:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fonts.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Fonts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fontsquirrel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Font Squirrel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fontlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Font Library<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find a curated list of free fonts in Venngage\u2019s editor, making it the perfect playground for testing out brand fonts:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Venngage-font-picker.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Venngage-font-picker.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28203\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While convenient, free font libraries tend to offer a limited selection of fonts, and these fonts might only come in a few different styles (like <\/span><b>bold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">italic<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It might be hard to find font families with a range of different font weights and styles (like light, regular, semibold, bold, and more).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Other font libraries offer paid font licenses, including:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fonts.adobe.com\/fonts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adobe Fonts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (previously Typekit) <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linotype<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fonts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fonts.com<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These libraries can give you access to many more options, but they can get expensive. Most paid font libraries will charge individual fees for each type of font license. So if you want to use your new font on the web, in a <a href=\"https:\/\/appinstitute.com\/how-to-build-your-own-mobile-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">mobile app<\/a>, and for print materials, you\u2019ll probably have to pay for three separate font licenses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adobe-fonts.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2848\" height=\"1410\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/adobe-fonts.png\" alt=\"brand fonts\" class=\"wp-image-28264\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you go for free or paid fonts is up to you, but when making your decision, consider where your brand fonts are going to be used. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like any other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> challenge, picking brand colors is all about finding fonts that match your brand personality (and making sure they\u2019ll work for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anything<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you throw at them). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More brand design resources from Venngage:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything You Need To Know About Picking and Using Brand Colors<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-style-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Create a Brand Style Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/logo-design-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Easy Logo Design Tips to Take Your Brand to the Next Level<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Use \u201cMy Brand Kit\u201d To Brand Your Designs &amp; Save Time<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"What is BRANDING? 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