As a designer I'm tired of seeing this post(10th time now?) Which is always directly "borrowed" from this book... http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Typefaces-Lifetime-Joshua-Be...

Which I have owned for, god I dont even remember how long. Dont defend these typefaces to deeply. They come with almost every computer today, so they are accessible to almost everyone (maybe mircosoft decided to catch up?). Which is why they are good for a lifetime.

Right now there are many contemporary type foundries putting out some really beautiful typefaces. Like these guys. http://processtypefoundry.com/

Thats all. peace.