Info

notyourtypefoundry (nytf) is a very small, independent type foundry based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It began in 2021 as Xiaoyuan Gao’s personal playground for experimental type design projects, and gradually evolved into a digital space for sharing different ways of making—and thinking about—type and typing design. Our catalog is carefully curated and includes both retail and open-source typefaces. (Amazing, isn’t it?) None of this would work as well as it does without the generous help of Marie Madonna, the website is built by her! :)

Beyond making typefaces, we’re also committed to showcasing and supporting the work of BIPOC and FLINTA* designers—especially those exploring unconventional approaches to type design. We offer technical support and a platform for publishing. This is something we’re still figuring out—slowly and thoughtfully—while navigating the challenges of doing this kind of work in a sustainable way.

★ For inquiries, say hi to Xiaoyuan through email ★

info@notyourtype.nl

Terms of Use and Conditions

Upon downloading or installing the Font Softwares, you acknowledge having read, understood, and unconditionally agreed to the terms and conditions set forth in notyourtypefoundry's End User License Agreement. 当您下载或安装字体软件时，表示您已阅读、理解并无条件同意notyourtypefoundry的最终用户许可协议所规定的条款和条件。

Faq (or maybe you were just wondering...)

Do you offer trial fonts or student licenses?

No, we no longer offer student or trial licenses for our retail fonts. As a one-person studio, managing such requests became too overwhelming and difficult. We discontinued offering trial and student licenses in 2024.

Hi! I was wondering if your type design workshop (e.g. ITYT) is open to the public, or is it only taking place within a school setting?

Thanks for your interest — 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!

Are you currently looking for new team members?

We’re a super tiny studio, and we're not hiring at the moment — but thanks so much for checking in! :) Maybe someday... If we are able to afford it. Cheers.

Do you offer the custom type design service?

We do! We love working on custom type design—and also graphic design, actually. If you know our typefaces, you probably have a sense of how we like to do things. Feel free to hit us up!

I have questions about licensing, who can I reach out?

You can reach [info@notyourtype.nl], say hi to Xiaoyuan.

notyourtype foundry is initiated by Xiaoyuan Gao.
Currently consists of...
Xiaoyuan Gao (for almost everything...)
and Marie Madonna ( for web design and development)

news, upcoming releases, or just random updates, please find our instagram:
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@notyourtypefoundry

If you are a FLINTA designer and seeking for a platform for publishing your fun typeface(s), or just want to have a chat, say hi to Xiaoyuan:
info@notyourtype.nl

New typefaces and designers coming somewhere in 2025 (hopefully)
KitchenSet by Hongshuang Fu

Font in use
commonSans (by Xiaoyuan Gao)