P22 Type Foundry

Typefaces can emerge from the most unexpected places. P22 Dyrynk began as a quirky design for a Czech state printing house, crafted by Karel Dyrynk in 1929. With its irregular serifs and warm, hand-lettered feel, this hidden gem was revived for the digital age—retaining all the charm that made it stand out almost a century ago. Discover how this little-known face became part of P22’s catalog, keeping Dyrynk’s legacy alive. Read the full story on Behance. https://lnkd.in/dQU5DYD9

Happy Holidays from all of us at The Type Founders!

While Frank Lloyd Wright is celebrated for his architecture, his lettering skills are a lesser-known part of his legacy. Throughout his career, he developed several distinct styles. Decades later, P22 partnered with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to transform these designs into fonts. The result? Eaglefeather, Exhibition, Midway, and Terracotta—fully realized typefaces that honor Wright’s vision. Find the full story on Behance. https://lnkd.in/gfu_VAXH

Hidden within all of P22’s outstanding display typefaces is one particular gem waiting to be rediscovered. This is the story of P22 Preissig Calligraphic, and how an unpublished typeface found in a remarkable book of linocuts, inspired a faithful revival for the modern typographer. Find the story on Behance. https://lnkd.in/gtsCz-zw

Book collecting or book hoarding? t?-MAY-toh, t?-MAH-toh. Either way, books are a great place for a type designer to find inspiration in forgotten letterforms! This is the story of how an early love for the Roycrofters and a collection of books led to the creation of the P22 Arts and Crafts family of typefaces. Find the story on Behance. https://bit.ly/3Z073NZ

Mind that gap! Johnston’s ubiquitous sans for the London Underground was at the forefront of the popular humanist sans movement. Reclaiming it for digital use was destined to happen. This is the story of how an opportunity to work with the London Transport Museum became a proposal for creating the P22 Underground family of typefaces. Find the story on Behance: https://lnkd.in/eD-HvSyN

Choosing typefaces isn’t only about appearance, vibe, and tone. They communicate ideas, too. The backstory can be helpful in selection. P22 Type Foundry has a fantastically eclectic library of statement-making typefaces, each with its own interesting story. Over the next few weeks, we will share the behind-the-scenes for some of the iconic designs, such as the Milton Glaser series, Underground, and the Frank Lloyd Wright collection. Stay tuned!

If you haven’t seen it yet—check out Typogram! It is a beginner-friendly tool for developing distinctive brands. It has a diverse library of fonts and the features just keep getting better! ??????

Lanston Type Co. is home to typographically significant typefaces, including Cloister, Goudy Oldstyle, and Hess Monoblack, and contemporary masters Gerald Giampa, Jim Rimmer, and Dave Farey, to name a few. Get to know the classic typefaces of LTC. https://lnkd.in/eKdEfTUj

Hamilton Wood Type is a historical collection of stunningly relevant and usable digital wood type fonts for any creative and modern design practice. Find familiar typefaces like Artz by Prof. Erik Spiekermann, Brylski by Nick Sherman, and Aetna by Aaron Bell. Visit P22.com today and learn more about the Hamilton Wood Type collection.