Off the back of this thread about a non-Drafts issue with a custom font, I wondered if it might be interesting for Drafts users to perhaps share the names (and links to?) any custom fonts they choose to use with Drafts, and maybe a few words about why that particular font appeals to you and which Drafts syntax(es) you apply it to.
I’m sure there are lots of great choices out there, both free and paid, that offer some great typographical features that suit people’s particular needs and aesthetics and the chances are if they appeal to you, they’ll probably appeal to several others who might appreciate the recommendation.
I currently Fontcase to install fonts on iOS. And use:
JetBrains Mono: For most Drafts editing. It’s the primary font for most of my syntaxes.
IBM Plex Mono: For the monospaced font. Yes, JetBrains is mono, but I like plex better for code. The ligatures in JetBrains are distracting for code, IMHO.
Avenir Next (built-in): Still a good font. Currently using it for “Plain Text” syntax notes.
ISO - Available from Future Fonts. It’s still a work in progress, but since it now has bold and italic, it’s got everything markdown could want.
BTW, Future Fonts is a great place to find interesting new typefaces and support their development. I got ISO a while back for a fraction of its current price.
I’m just using Helvetica or the system default for my regular font, but I had to change the monospaced font (for code snippets) to Inconsolata. Will be interested to try others’ suggestions for a spin, though for my regular font.
I’m using Operator Mono from Hoefler & Co. It’s a wonderful monospace font. (I also use it in Sublime Text, Byword, TextEdit, etc.—basically any monospace situation )
I have been moved by Hack because it’s monospaced, open source, and focuses on legibility in the digital arena with clear letterforms whether viewed right side up or upside down.
Fonts are mostly a matter of personal taste, I think. So if you’re happy with the built-ins, there’s nothing wrong with them. If you’re happier with other fonts, there’s still nothing wrong with the built-in ones
For example, I like Futura rather then Helvetica and Century Schoolbook or Garamond more then Times (Roman). Probably because Times and Helvetica are so ubiquitous that I’m tied of them.
Hack was one already mentioned so I’ll throw out a few others I really like. Quick side note — It’s pretty awesome that Input allows for customization (including spacing, alternate characters, etc.) prior to download.
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