Let's make this birthday one to remember.

87 years old (Born on October 01, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Matthew Carter! May your day be as timeless and versatile as Verdana, and as elegant yet approachable as Georgia. Your fonts have gracefully guided countless readers through endless emails, essays, and websites—truly the unsung heroes of digital communication.

From pioneering typefaces that shaped the early internet to earning a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2010, your career has been nothing short of legendary. Here's hoping your birthday is filled with laughter brighter than a bold headline and joy smoother than perfectly kerned letters. Cheers to you—may your next chapter be even more iconic than the last!