For those of you who share the same fascination for fonts as I do, there’s probably no need to explain the infatuation.  But for the rest of you out there, where do I start?

Sure, everybody likes looking at nice things, but a really good font can inspire and connect in ways many other design elements can only aspire to.  Typography and the art of fonts have helped in the conceptualization of scores of great tech creations.  Just ask Steve Jobs about his inspiration from typography.

You really should waste no more time and start downloading new fonts right now.  You’ll soon have a font infatuation of your very own… guaranteed!  So leaving my weird font obsession behind for a moment to help you start yours, here are my 7 favorite (and free) places where you can procure the perfect font for your next project:

1.  urbanfonts – Alright this site makes number one on my list because I’m really used to their categories and organization.  Be sure to peruse their “Famous” font section.  It’s loaded up with all of the favorites that you never knew you were so familiar with.  Give it a whirl… you’ll see what I mean.

2.  daFont – This site is loaded with freebie font goodness too.  Checking out all the new ones, I’m almost drooling on my self.  Yes, I’m that obsessed.  I also like that each font has its own specific page often with comments from the author on its inspirations and intended use.

3.  FamousFonts – More typography that just about anybody will recognize right away.  The site’s written in German, but is simple enough regardless.  Be sure to check out my favorite “Musik” section.

4.  FontFace – This site has is fairly distracting, but if you can see past that, go straight to the Free Font of the Day page for a new fix daily.

5.  Abstract Fonts – Worth giving a regular look for new and interesting submissions.  Also, stay in touch with ease by subscribing to their RSS font feed.

6.  SimplytheBest Fonts – Again, I’m a fan of the categorical system at this site that just makes good sense.  It’ hard to describe a visual concept with words, but they pull it off with quite the large font database.

7.  Dingbat Depot – Get your dingbat fonts right here.  Who ever thought drawing by typing could be so easy?  They even have a Late Night with Conan O’Brien graphical font.

So there it is in a nutshell.  My seven favorite free font resources.  If you’re not already a font fanatic, I bet you will be after browsing these sites.