Positype

April 16, 2025

Independent type foundry offering a diverse collection of expressive typefaces, from refined scripts to bold display fonts.

Pros

  • Offers modified and bespoke fonts
  • Easy to sort, filter, and preview fonts
  • Discounts for students and educators

Cons

  • No free trial downloads
  • Licensing could be simplified

Positype is the kind of foundry that feels personal. Everything in the catalog comes from one creative brain, which makes the variety even more impressive. There is a clear design voice running through the work, but the range is wide. Some typefaces are sharp and functional, others are wild and expressive, but all of them feel considered. It is not a static library. It is constantly evolving, with new releases and updates that show someone is paying attention to how the work gets used out in the world.

There is no single style here. You will find polished sans families, structured serifs, textured brush scripts, and high-contrast display faces that were clearly built for brands that want to stand out. Most of the families have range, with expanded weights, alternates, and companion styles. You can pull together a full system or just grab one cut to solve a headline. Either way, the files are built for real-world use and hold up in layout.

If you need something tailored, Positype does custom work and font modifications too. That includes redrawing characters, adjusting weights, or adapting existing work for a brand system. You are not dealing with a faceless sales team or a bloated licensing portal. You are working directly with the person who made the type. That makes a difference when the work is nuanced and needs to move fast.

This is not the place for safe fonts or placeholder defaults. This is for studios and creatives who want type with intention and character. The catalog is deep, the work is original, and the foundry feels like it was built for people who use type every day.

Independent type foundry offering a diverse collection of expressive typefaces, from refined scripts to bold display fonts.
Independent type foundry offering a diverse collection of expressive typefaces, from refined scripts to bold display fonts.

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