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<p>With over five years of design and development, <strong>Desire</strong> is a pursuit of epic proportions and ready to make a statement by adding elegance and unique flair to your next design project. Cultivated by his passion of letters, Charles Borges de Oliveira has developed one of his largest typefaces to date.</p>


<p>Featuring <strong>644 alternate letters, 98 ligatures, 8 flourishes and 6 catchwords</strong>, Desire offers an expansive set of options to create logos, headlines and titling. It is well suited for books, editorial, packaging, advertising, branding and more. From period style and Victorian to modern and elegant, Desire is strong and stately yet elegant and decorous.</p>


<p>A wide selection of alternate upper and lowercase forms feature delicate line flourishes creating a subtle background for additional letters to rest — the result is an intertwining and beautifully flourished design. Unique ligatures go beyond function and add eye catching flair and style. <strong>Desire is truly a designer's dream come true!</strong></p>


<p>A PDF of all of the Alternates, Ligatures, Flourishes, and Catchwords is included — just print it out and use it as a handy reference. A helpful description on how to use the font if your software does not support OpenType Features is also included.</p>


<p><strong>Helpful videos for accessing the alternates in Desire:</strong></p>

<ul>

<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88YDJu0T94Y" target="_blank">Adobe Illustrator — Accessing Alternates (Part 1)</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANqbPyUa3Yk" target="_blank">Adobe Illustrator — Accessing Alternates (Part 2)</a></li>

<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEdiGSOkBmo" target="_blank">Using the Windows Character Map</a></li>

<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqvI78n0ehA" target="_blank">Using PopChar for Windows and Mac</a></li>

<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2EzrIHXgBk" target="_blank">If your software does not have access to the Glyphs palette</a></li>

</ul>


<p><strong>Please note:</strong> If you are using Photoshop or a program that does not allow you to access the Glyphs palette, please install the multiple Desire files. If your software has access to the Glyphs palette, install <strong>Desire Pro</strong> only — it has everything contained in one font and all kerning is retained. Please ensure your design software has the most current updates.</p>


<p>Desire is <strong>PUA encoded</strong>. <em>California Image has the C and A modified for the design.</em></p>


<p><em>Images above are for demonstration purposes and are not included with the font.</em></p>


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  1. Download and unzip the font package
  2. Locate the .otf or .ttf files
  3. Right-click and select "Install"
  4. The font will appear in all applications
  1. Download and unzip the font package
  2. Double-click the .otf or .ttf file
  3. Click "Install Font"
  4. Available in Font Book and all apps
  • OTF — Best for Mac and Adobe apps
  • TTF — Universal compatibility

Both include the same OpenType features.

  • Adobe: Window → Type → Glyphs
  • Canva: Text menu → More options
  • Word: Font → Advanced
  • Procreate: Edit text → Aa

Yes! The desktop license allows unlimited commercial use including:

  • Client work and freelance projects
  • Logos and branding (non-trademarked)
  • Print materials, packaging, merchandise
  • Social media graphics

The desktop license covers static images for web use. For live text on websites (using @font-face), you'll need a separate webfont license. Contact us for web licensing options.

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Have a question not answered here? We're happy to help with installation, licensing, or technical issues.
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You're buying a desktop font license — here's what that actually means for you, in plain English.
You CAN
  • Use it for any commercial project — logos, branding, packaging, print, merch, social media, you name it
  • Install on up to 2 of your own computers (like your desktop and laptop) — just not running simultaneously
  • Use it for client work and freelance projects without any extra fees
  • Export images (PNG, JPG, etc.) with the font for use on websites
  • Embed it in PDFs you share or distribute, as long as the font itself can't be extracted
  • Hand it to your printer or print bureau temporarily — they just need to delete it when the job is done
  • Keep one backup copy tucked away somewhere safe
You CANNOT
  • Use it as a live webfont on a website (via @font-face or CSS) — that needs a separate web license, just ask us
  • Bundle it inside an app, game, or software product — a different license is needed for that
  • Use it in TV, film, video, or broadcast content — reach out and we'll sort out the right license
  • Sell products where the letterforms themselves are the product — things like sticker alphabets, rubber stamps, embroidery kits, or die-cuts
  • Modify, convert, or reformat the font files in any way
  • Share, transfer, or give the font files to anyone else
  • Print more than 250,000 copies of a single piece — just contact us for a volume upgrade
This is a license, not a transfer of ownership — Borges Lettering retains the rights to the font. Need a web, app, broadcast, or high-volume license? We're happy to help.
Just drop us a message.
Borges Lettering Font License
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Charles Borges de Oliveira
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Borges Lettering
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