Fontjoy
Suggests font pairings from a model trained on type, with locks so you can hold one face and reroll the other.
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How to get the most from it
Fontjoy sits in Design Playgrounds under Make, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful, clever and beautiful.
About this category: Palette builders, type playgrounds, background generators and gradient tools. Half of professional design is trying things quickly, and these are for trying things quickly.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Fontjoy: quick answers
Is Fontjoy free?
Yes. Fontjoy is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Fontjoy?
No. You can use Fontjoy without signing up for anything.
Does Fontjoy work on a phone?
Not well. We file Fontjoy as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Fontjoy safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Fontjoy take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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