TIGHTYPE

Tightype is a small independent foundry based in Germany with a focused catalog of modern, well-built typefaces. You won’t find endless releases here, but what is available is sharp, consistent, and clearly built by people who know what makes type usable. The families are dialed in, with strong spacing, balanced rhythm, and confident structure. Everything feels tested and ready to drop into a system without a bunch of cleanup.

Each typeface comes packed with smart details. Ligatures are thoughtful and not overdone. You get full sets of numbers — lining, oldstyle, tabular — along with arrows, symbols, and alternate characters that give you room to adjust tone without swapping fonts. Some styles come with wide or condensed cuts, and most families include deep stylistic sets if you want to get granular. It is the kind of work that holds up in layout and makes a difference when you’re polishing a brand system.

You can grab free trials for every font, which makes it easy to test things in context. If you need something specific, Tightype also offers custom font design. Licensing is straightforward and clearly priced. It scales fairly for smaller studios, though costs can jump on bigger commercial use. But if you’re looking for high-functioning fonts with a modern feel and real typographic depth, Tightype is worth checking out.