A magazine about type design with eleven fresh perspectives

Through 11 exclusive interviews with upcoming and renowned type designers, you get to know the faces behind your favorite typefaces, as we look at their creative process, thoughts and opinions on the current field of type design. Available in beautiful print only. 

  • 11 Fascinating and exclusive interviews with upcoming and renowned type designers and foundries

  • Shaped like a pocket book, reads like a magazine

  • Limited Edition 500 copies

    $24 SOLD OUT

Meet the people behind your favorite fonts

Meet the people who work as type designers for 21st Century Fox, Vogue, and Nike, and those who are on the cutting edge of type design. These are the people who currently define the type design world, and they are willing to share their stories with you.

A magazine that reads like a novel

So it’s a book? No, it’s a pocket book sized magazine and the first edition of—hopefully—a yearly returning item. Shaped like a pocket book, reads like a magazine.

Stunning Type Specimen

Type needs to be printed! Sure, you could read interviews online, but you’ll appreciate the aesthetics of fonts when printed. On top of that, every interview comes with multiple pages of precisely set type specimens, sketches and images of their work.

Limited Edition

All 500 copies of this first edition are sold out. Thank you so much and enjoy the read!

In this issue:

OHno Type Co. 
Balancing fun and seriousness

As OHno becomes a global hub for unique fonts, James shares insights into his creative process, balancing fun and seriousness, and anticipating future endeavors in the dynamic realm of typography.

Ulrike Rausch 
Running an award-winning type foundry

Known as the ‘Queen of OpenType’, Ulrike Rausch discusses Co-bots, her type design book, coding of OpenType features, and her award-winning hand-drawn fonts.

Rutherford Craze Mass-Driver
Exploring the concept of recombination in type design

In an extensive interview, Rutherford Craze explores the biology concept of recombination in type design, delves into Python coding, and shares thoughts on the evolving landscape of AI-powered typography.

Matthijs Herzberg 
Bizarre letterforms & finding inspiration

Dutch type designer Matthijs Herzberg, based in New Orleans, opens up about his inspiration drawn from art nouveau, his unique approach to extreme letterforms, and his passion for the world of typography. 

Jacob J. Wise
Analog and digital sketches as a base for letterform exploration

Fresh from completing his studies at KABK Type & Media in The Hague, Jacob J. Wise offers a glimpse into his perspective and journey through the master's program, shedding light on sketches for his graduate font creation, Gablet.

Hoodzpah 
Custom type for 21st Century Fox and the rebranding of Goodtype

Through an intimate interview, we delve into their sibling collaboration, font evolution, distinctive style, and the dynamic landscape they envision for Hoodzpah Design’s future.

Karen Cheng
Author of the ground breaking book ‘Designing Type’

Discover the insights shared by Karen Cheng as she delves into the meticulous craftsmanship behind the creation of what is arguably the most comprehensive book available on the intricate nuances of type design.

Jen Wagner 
No. 1 seller on Creative Market and specimens as an inspiration for others

We delve into her artistic process, nostalgic influences, and the strategies that have propelled her fonts into the top 10 on Creative Market.

Zetafonts
Let’s talk Calvino with Andrea Tartarelli

Andrea answers questions about the development of the fonts we use in the branding of Type Design Class.

Future Fonts
A new way to license typefaces while they are still in progress

Future Fonts founders Travis & Lizy open new doors for type designers with fonts that are not ready for public release.

Margot Lévêque
Designer for Vogue, Nike and the cover font Romie

Romie! The typeface used on the cover of our novel magazine is one of the most graceful and elegant contemporary fonts. Margot Lévêque tells you more about its development.

Not your average magazine! Shaped like a pocket book, reads like a magazine. 200 pages, 11 type designers, limited edition. Fully supported by you, no ads

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Fresh perspectives on the world of type design

Through 11 exclusive interviews with upcoming and renowned type designers, you get to know the faces behind your favorite typefaces, as we look at their creative process, thoughts and opinions on the current field of type design. Available in beautiful print only. 

  • 11 Fascinating and exclusive interviews with upcoming and renowned type designers and foundries

  • Shaped like a pocket book, reads like a magazine

    $24 SOLD OUT