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20 Professional Headline Fresh And Free Fonts

21 November, 2011

Headings and subheadings play a vital role in making your interesting content valuable for the readers. This is irrespective of whether that content is on a Web page or on a print paper. However, sadly, very few of us realize that apart from being expressive, the headlines also need to be visually appealing.

While the former deals with the catchy meaningful words in a headline, the latter is related to the readability and clarity. It is exactly in this latter part where the use of the right font is essential for making a great impact on the readers.

Although there are several fonts available via the different free font lists online, still it is not a child’s play to pick the most suitable font for your headlines. This is mainly because most of them are really not appropriate when it comes to applying a professional look. However, you no longer now have to scan these online lists for gaining some great professional fonts, as here is the list of 20 fresh and free professional fonts for your personal or commercial projects.

20 Professional Headline Fresh And Free Fonts

Planer (OT)

Available in different versions such as Bold, Italic, and Bold Italic this font features a modern rounded style that can offer prominent visuals even at large scale.

However, it is only its regular version that is available for free at http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/planer.htm.

Dalle (TT & OT)

This one renders a Slab Serif font with consistency, modern feel, and individuality.

You can download it from http://www.nealfletcher.co.uk/#1163539/Dalle-Typeface.

Cabin (TT)

Regarded as a humanist sans, this font embeds latest proportions, a few geometric sans, and optical alterations.

It is available at http://www.impallari.com/cabin/.

Fanwood (OT)

This one is available in both Roman and Italic at http://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com/fanwood.

You can even redistribute it if you wish to do so.

Quattrocento (TT)

This is a classic but strong font that features wide letterforms, good text display at small sizes, and better x-height.

You can download it from http://www.impallari.com/quattrocento/.

Elega (TT & OT)

This is a stylish and simplistic Sans Serif font that can now have both lowercase and accent characters of which the former looks more modern than the uppercase equivalents.

You can download it from http://www.nealfletcher.co.uk/#1068732/Elega-Typeface.

Maven Pro (OT)

This is a free Sans Serif typeface that you can use with @font-face.

It is available at http://vissol.co.uk/mavenpro/.

Piron (OT)

If you like a font with small white spaces or cuts in between, this is your choice.

At least, you can ensure a unique look for your headlines. Get it from http://www.typedepot.com/piron.

Decani (TT & OT)

This is a contemporary Art Deco font that can now include both lowercase and diacritic typeset with rounded corners.

It is available at http://www.nealfletcher.co.uk/#938996/Decani-Typeface.

Linden Hill (OT)

Available at http://crudfactory.com/font/show/lindenhill; you can embed, redistribute, and modify this free commercial font.

Minaeff Ect (OT & TT)

This is the professional font for templates, themes, online services, and programs.

Licensed under Creative Commons 3.0, this font is not meant for reselling, renting, or sublicensing.

Cony (OT)

Try out any of its four styles (bold, light, regular, and decor) and you are bound to get your desired one.

Download them from http://www.behance.net/gallery/Cony-free-font-in-four-styles/892918.

Candal (TT)

This is one more @font-face compatible font.

Belonging to the Sans Serif group, it is available at http://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/candal.

Matilde (OT)

Featuring additional tall capitals, attractive look, and elegant elements this thin font is suitable for magazines, logos, posters, and children’s books.

It is available in normal and sketch styles at http://www.typedepot.com/matilde.

Infinity (TT)

Another font for headlines in graphic designs! Although it does not look that professional, it is yet one of the most used fonts.

Get it from http://www.behance.net/gallery/Infinity/1126535.

Dekar (OT)

This is one more graphic font suitable for headings, motion graphics, posters, and logos.

It is available at http://fontfabric.com/dekar-free-font/.

JustVector Social Icons Font (TT)

There are times when your headlines can contain icons. So, this collection is a perfect one in this case. You can copy, transform, and distribute the icons as you like.