Nullpointerexception When Loading Typeface From Assets In Android Studio

I would like to use a custom typeface in my Android app. I followed instructions and created an assets folder in Android studio in which I put verdana.ttf, as shown on the picture:

Solution 1:

You are trying to call createFromAsset() from an initializer. Please move this to onCreate(), after the super.onCreate() call. Methods you inherit in your Activity may not work before that point.