Fontsmith

What Is Fontsmith?

Fontsmith is a boutique type foundry based in London that provides comprehensive font design and production services. Operating as a typography studio, Fontsmith creates custom typefaces for clients alongside its library of independently released fonts. Founded in 1997 by Jason Smith, it functions on a paid model, offering bespoke font solutions through its services and font sales. Acquired by Monotype in 2020, Fontsmith supports designers in typography workflows by delivering fonts with distinct human characteristics.

What Fontsmith Does

• Designs and produces bespoke fonts tailored to specific client requirements.
• Develops typefaces for independent release available through platforms like MyFonts.
• Creates font families with multiple weights and widths, such as FS Industrie featuring five widths and seven weights.
• Handles complete font production processes from initial design to final output.
• Maintains a library of typefaces including FS Me, FS Siena, FS Elliot, and FS Blake.
• Supports custom work for brands, including logos and adaptive type systems.

How Fontsmith Can Be Used

• In brand identity projects to develop custom typefaces that align with corporate visual language.
• For digital designs requiring flexible typography, such as responsive layouts with variable widths and weights.
• Within graphic design workflows to establish typographic hierarchy using optically consistent font variants.
• By agencies creating signage or print materials inspired by historical styles like 1930s German fonts.
• In international client projects where fonts need human-like expressiveness and balance across styles.

Who Is Fontsmith For?

Fontsmith serves graphic designers, type designers, branding agencies, and studios needing custom or library typography solutions. It fits projects involving bespoke font creation for brands, as well as designers selecting pre-made typefaces with character for digital and print applications. Experience levels range from professional teams handling production to those sourcing high-quality fonts for client work. Visit Fontsmith