The most important valentine of all is the one that lands closest to home. To handle that crucial task, I turn to Riddle, Mario Arturo's '50s-inspired brush script font. Riddle serves up romance with a Rat Pack twist--long-stemmed yet delicately curled. Though some prospective users may find Riddle's lowercase-only letter set limiting, I think it will establish the perfect tone when I light the candles, pour the Manhattans, and present a customized sheet-music valentine for the Rodgers and Hart song "Spring Is Here." Sinatra sang this ballad in full melancholy mode, but I'll counter that by making hopeful puppy dogs eyes as my Significant Other belts out the lyrics in his best karaoke tenor.

Ah, love in the digital age! No matter who's on your list, twelve free fonts can make for twelve heartfelt moments. Beat back the February 14 blues. All it takes is a quick download and the courage to say "I adore you" with style.