Spring 2025 font trends: curated for visual thinkers

Spring cleaning, April showers, may flowers…it’s a time for fresh starts.

Now that spring is finally in full swing, we’re ready to shake off the winter blues. As designers ourselves, we couldn’t think of a better way than to spring clean some of our collections and check out some of the most popular fonts making waves right now. We’re talking bold choices, nostalgic nods, and delightfully quirky lettering.

And yes, we’re sharing the collection that’s keeping them all in one beautifully organized place.

Without further adieu…

1. High-Contrast Serifs
Elegant serifs with pronounced contrast are returning, especially in editorial and luxury branding. These fonts exude sophistication and are optimized for screen readability.

2. Ultra-Modern Sans-Serifs
Minimalist and geometric sans-serifs are hot in UI design, offering clarity and a contemporary feel. Their clean lines make them ideal for digital interfaces.

3. Retro Nostalgia
Fonts inspired by the ’70s and ’90s resurface, bringing a sense of familiarity and warmth. These typefaces are perfect for projects aiming to evoke nostalgia.

4. Brutalist Typography
Characterized by bold, oversized letters and raw aesthetics, brutalist fonts are trending to make strong visual statements.

5. Custom Lettering
Handcrafted typefaces are on the rise, allowing brands to showcase uniqueness and authenticity in their designs.

Explore the complete Dropmark collection here.

Curious about how other designers are using these fonts? Or want help us build a typography moodboard? Let us know!