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How many of your fonts did you pay for?

The second survey question for graphic designers has to do with fonts. Of the fonts in your personal collection, how many did you purchase? Tell the truth (and don't worry your identity will be completely annonymous)

Voting is closed for this survey. Results are below.

Total votes received so far: 717.

100% Aside from the fonts that came with my computer and some free fonts, I have purchased every font I have ever used. has received 48 votes, or 7%.

7%

80-99% I try to purchase every font I use but I know that there are a couple typefaces that might have slipped through the cracks. has received 83 votes, or 12%.

12%

50-80% I purchase fonts when I can, but sometimes I have to fall back on my "illegal" font library. has received 95 votes, or 13%.

13%

15-50% I haven't been very good about purchasing my typefaces. Most of my fonts aren't payed for. has received 123 votes, or 17%.

17%

0-15% Sometimes I have no choice but to pay for a typeface, but otherwise I try to avoid purchasing fonts whenever possible. has received 368 votes, or 51%.

51%