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Go bold or go home, right?! (Actually, it's go *big*, but whatevs.) Today, I've got a set of free beautiful and bold fonts that are definitely attention-getters! I have a great mix of both script and print fonts...all ready to stand out in their boldness. Find your new favorite font below!

Hard to believe that 13 years into the font round ups and we don't have a bold collection, right? I'm here to fix that stat. Find your favorite free bold fonts below.

21 Free Bold Fonts

In my full-time job, I create a lot of sign up sheets (I'm a church secretary). I am always on the hunt for attention-grabbing fonts to get folks' attention (yes, sign up for that casserole committee, please!). This list is probably one of my most useful font lists, because, well, at one time or another, we all need a good attention-grabbing font.

Usage Ideas for Bold Fonts

Bold fonts are PERFECTION for vinyl creations (for your Silhouette, Cricut, or other vinyl machine). Larger fonts mean much easier weeding...which is a win-win with vinyl (IYKYK).
These typography options also work well for signs and printables (make a cute garage sale sign instead of the standard one from the hardware store).
These bold fonts are also great for creating your own cards and stationery. The cursive ones pack lots of personality into them...perfect for those of you with bold personalities!

Installing Your Fonts

If you're one of my readers who uses a PC, please reference this detailed tutorial on How to Install Fonts from Microsoft. It gives a fantastic, step-by-step tutorial.
Since I am a lifelong Mac user, I'm happy to give my own tutorial on how to install these bold fonts on a Mac. Follow my steps below:

After downloading the bold font of your choice, open your download folder (or whichever folder where your downloads end up).
Open the folder of the font (just FYI: in some cases, there may not be a folder, it may just be the actual font file, in which case, you won't have to open a folder).
Double click the .ttf or .otf file. I prefer the .otf or Open Type Format files if they're available, they can be resized and manipulated without compromising their quality. But, they're not always available. The .ttf file will still work just fine.

After you've double clicked the .ttf or .otf file, the dialog box should automatically pop up.
Click 'Install Font' and your installation should automatically begin (it takes about two seconds, total).
You may want to also check your Font Book to make sure your new font is there.
You can start using your new font immediately.

Download Your Free Bold Fonts Below

All of the free font downloads are listed out individually below. A few things to make note of:

Click on the name of the font to be taken to its download page.

On each font's download page, you can find the Terms of Use provided by its font designer. Be sure to adhere to their policies, especially where commercial usage is concerned.

Enjoy and BE BOLD!

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