Hi, my name is Dylan and I’m a font hoarder. It started innocently enough—a few free downloads here, a “just in case I need this quirky one for a project” there. Fast forward to today, and my computer looks like a digital library of fonts that could rival a museum of typography.

The Allure of Fonts

Let’s be real: fonts have personalities. One minute, you’re downloading a sleek, professional typeface for a client’s logo. The next, you’re spiraling down a rabbit hole of “whimsical yet edgy” script fonts because what if you need them for a holiday card in 2037? The drama! The flair! The possibilities!

Too Many Choices, Not Enough Time

The problem with having 5,000 fonts is that choosing just one feels like picking a favorite child. Do you want playful Comic Sans? (Okay, maybe not.) Or the elegant allure of Baskerville? Don’t even get me started on Helvetica—it’s the Beyoncé of fonts, and you can’t not respect it.

But here’s the kicker: I only use about 10% of my collection. The rest just sit there, like digital dust collectors, waiting for their big break.

The Great Font Purge (Maybe Someday)

Every so often, I tell myself I’ll clean out my font library. “This time, I’ll be ruthless,” I think. But then I see Papyrus, and it reminds me of that one project I never finished. Or Lobster, which is basically the font equivalent of comfort food. And just like that, the purge becomes a quick scroll down memory lane.

Why It’s Totally Worth It

Despite the chaos, being a font hoarder has its perks. Need a font for a vintage circus flyer? Got it. Designing a wedding invitation for a friend who loves minimalism but with a twist? Done. Sure, my font obsession may take up half my hard drive, but it also fuels my creativity—and that’s priceless.

So, if you’re also a font hoarder, embrace it. Own your collection, even if you can’t always find the font you need. And remember: a true graphic designer is only as good as their font library (and maybe their coffee supply). Stay bold, stay creative, and keep hoarding those pixels!