# Font question

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-question/38032>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [December 17, 2003, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-question/38032 "2003-12-17T13:57:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 17, 2003, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/font-question/38032/1 "2003-12-17T13:57:33Z")

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What’s the difference between a ‘true type’ font and ‘post script’.

I need to purchase a font and I can buy either or - which should I buy??

Thanks.

- s -