Do you offer trial fonts?

While offering trial fonts is common practice among type foundries of all sizes, our experience over two years showed that this policy created more challenges than benefits for our small operation. As of 2024, we have discontinued offering trial fonts.

I'm working on a design project for a non-profit organization. Can I get a free license or a discount?

We don't offer discounts or free licenses regardless of the nature of the project or affiliated organization.

If you're working with a limited budget, we encourage you to explore free and open-source typefaces. notyourtypefoundry also offers a selection of free typefaces available to everyone under our "Free To Use But Be Nice" license: bianzhidai, ITYT, testType, openboek, mathigon and kiddo.

What is "Free to Use But Be Nice" License for, does it also apply to your retail typefaces?

"Free To Use But Be Nice" is a license designed to prevent medium and large commercial entities from using our free typefaces without compensation. It does not apply to our retail typefaces (such as commonSans, anotherSerif, etc.), which require a standard purchase. Every penny counts.

For a full description of the license, please visit our Licensing Terms Page (EULA).

Which licenses should I choose for my project?

You can read our EULA for a full overview of our license terms and types. We try to keep our license descriptions short and clear, and we trust that people will be honest when purchasing licenses for their projects. If you are still unsure after reading this FAQ and our EULA, then please send us an email. 

I'm a designer, can I purchase a license on behalf of my client?

Yes, you can. When purchasing on behalf of a client, please make sure to specify the project and the client's details during the checkout section. (This information will appear on the invoice.) Note that the company size refers to your client's company, not yours.

If you are purchasing a license for your own use, for example for your portfolio website, then you can be the license holder yourself, since you are the one using the typeface, not a client.

I'm a student, and I want to use your retail typefaces for my school projects, do you offer student license?

We don't offer student licenses. 
We encourage students to explore open-source alternatives and if you're struggling to find things, here's a curated list worth checking out. :)

Can I share the font files with my developer or printer?

Font files should remain under the management of the designer or agency who purchased the license. You may not redistribute the font files to third parties, including developers, printers, or other collaborators, unless you have received written permission from notyourtypefoundry.

If a collaborator requires access to the font files, please get in touch with us to discuss the options.

Is your type design workshop (e.g. ITYT) open to the public, or is it only taking place within a school setting?

I do collective type design workshops upon request, which so far have mostly come from schools or institutions. I’d love to run them more publicly so that anyone can join, but at the moment that’s not really feasible without funding support — covering costs like space rental, materials, communication, and of course, my own time and labor. I’ve actually applied for funding three times without success, so I’m currently taking a break from that process.

That said, you’re more than welcome to invite me to do a workshop, I’m always open to new collaborations!

Which languages can you use for email communication?

English and Mandarin, both written and spoken. 英文中文都可以。

Are you looking for interns?

No, I'm not taking interns at the moment. notyourtypefoundry is a one-person studio and I work from home, so there isn't really a setup for that.

notyourtypefoundry
Rotterdam, NL
info@notyourtype.nl
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