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notyourtypefoundry (nytf) is a small, independent type foundry based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It began in 2021 as Xiaoyuan Gao’s playground for experimental type design projects, and has gradually evolved into a practice for sharing different ways of making, and thinking about type and typing design.
Practical Information
notyourtypefoundry is a one-person operation run by Xiaoyuan Gao. There are no plans to expand or hire additional staff.
Web Design and Development
Marie Madonna
Illustration
gantea
Typeface in Use
commonSans by Xiaoyuan Gao
General Inquiries
Say hi — Xiaoyuan is open to custom type design, workshops, graphic design collaborations, and other creative work.
Contact
info(@)notyourtype(.)nl
We don't reply to trial font requests, discount requests or unsolicited service pitches. Thanks for understanding!
notyourtypefoundry
KVK 83527494
Rotterdam, NL
Social Media
@notyourtypefoundry
occasionally on mastodon
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.
We appreciate your understanding and are unable to accommodate trial font requests.
Student Licenses
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. :)
End User License Agreements
By downloading, installing, or using the font software provided by "notyourtypefoundry," the Licensee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by all the terms of this Agreement. READ MORE
Cookie Policy
We only collect, process and use your personal data in accordance with the content of this data protection declaration and the applicable data protection laws, in particular the GDPR. READ MORE