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Should You Pay for Fonts as a Graphic Designer?
September 30, 2025
Should You Pay for Fonts as a Graphic Designer?
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Fonts are tools that we use everyday as graphic designers and making sure we pay for those tools is important. Here's why!
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meet the design guy
Jon Sorrentino
I'm a product designer partnering with founders worldwide. I've led design at PepsiCo, Barstool Sports and high-growth startups. I believe the best design happens when you keep your hands in the work.
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