Font of the day: Ballpoint
Every day we showcase the best fonts on the web. Today it's Ballpoint by Drew Melton.
Here at Creative Bloq, we're big fans of typography and we're constantly on the hunt for new and exciting typefaces - especially free fonts. So, if you're in need of a font for your latest design or just like to keep a collection so you're prepared, we may be able to help out.
Every day, we're running 'Font of the day', where we'll be posting the best best free and paid-for fonts the web has to offer.
Ballpoint by Drew Melton
Todays font of choice is handwritten script Ballpoint by type designer Drew Melton. "Ballpoint script is all about adding a personal touch," Melton comment on his website. "I've always dreamed of designing a font that feels like friendly a note written with a BIC ballpoint pen.
"Ballpoint's smooth, single-weight lines and charming variations provide the ideal balance of humanity and clarity. This font is especially well suited for branding and marketing campaigns where personality and friendliness is a requirement."
Ballpoint is available to purchase via Drew Melton's website, where you can currently take advantage of a 75 per cent discount.
Have you created any cool fonts recently? Send them to: kerrie.hughes@futurenet.com
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Kerrie Hughes is a frequent contributor to Creative Bloq, and was once its editor. One of the original CB crew, Kerrie joined the team back in 2013 after moving from her role as staff writer on 3D World. Since then she's written regularly for other creative publications such as ImagineFX, Computer Arts and Digital Camera World. After a stint working for the police, Kerrie is back reviewing creative tech for creative professionals.