Why it’s hot: Typography is everywhere, says New York dealer Leslie Segal. “Check out the editorial pages of GQ or The New York Times Magazine where dramatic caps are used to give special character to the pages,” he says. “If you get charged up by fine typography, you might get an even bigger kick by having letters in tactile form.”

Hint: Segal recommends finding letters at flea markets or from antiques dealers specializing in something else—they might have a quirky piece for less than $50.

Cost: Prices range from $20 (if you’re lucky) to $250 for large ornate typography.

Display: Spell your name on the wall, stick you initials on the mantel, or create a collage of differently sized individual letters. Or give type as a gift. “Everyone loves letters,” Segal says. “They’re so personal.”