> [!hint] Learning from past mistakes
> I used to have two folders `Free` and `Paid` but it soon became a nightmare to keep track of font licences. I didn't like the idea of having duplicate file structures for each kind of licence either, so this is how I've set things up now.
## Folder Structure
Only add more specific subfolders when needed.
```
Fonts
├── Serif
│ └── Slab Serif
├── Sans Serif
├── Display
├── Blackletter
├── Script
│ └── Handwriting
├── Monospace
└── Decorative
└── Symbols
```
## Folder Name
Folder name should include the licence type e.g.
- 📁(OFL) Open Sans
- 📁(Personal) SomeFont Demo
- 📁(Desktop) PaidFontName
- 📁(Web) SuperCoolFont
- 📁(ePub) IReallyLikeFontsOkay
The licence and invoice (where possible) should be stored within the folder.
## File Management
Further sorting/searching can be applied with tags using a file manager like Eagle for properties like: `bold`, `thin`, `heavy`, `playful`, `elegant`, `textured`, `art-nouveau`, `medieval`, `distressed`, `pixel`, `outline`, `latin`, `latin-extended`, `foundry-name`, `store-name` or to add a link to where it was purchased from.
Only activate/install fonts that are likely to be used - the rest can be viewed / enabled in the file manager.