Welcome to my collection of typography and design resources! As a font foundry, I’m passionate about type and the creative community that brings it to life. Below, you’ll find a handpicked selection of links to tools, communities, blogs, and organizations that inspire all of us and support designers, typographers, and font enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned type designer or just starting out, I hope these resources spark your creativity and enhance your projects:

Typography Tools & Resources

• FontSquirrel – A treasure trove of free, high-quality fonts for commercial use, plus a handy font identifier tool.
• WhatTheFont by MyFonts – Upload an image and identify fonts instantly with this powerful font recognition tool.
• Google Fonts – A vast library of free, open-source fonts for web and print projects.
• Glyphs – Professional font design software for creating and editing typefaces (Mac-focused).
• FontForge – A free, open-source font editor for aspiring type designers.
• Fontself – A plugin for Illustrator and Photoshop that turns hand-drawn lettering into professional OpenType fonts quickly. It supports kerning, ligatures, alternates, and color fonts for easy font creation.

Typography Blogs & Inspiration

• Typographica – In-depth font reviews, interviews, and typography insights from industry experts.
• I Love Typography – A blog celebrating the art and history of typography with engaging articles and showcases.
• Typewolf – A go-to resource for font pairings, type trends, and real-world typography examples.
• The Font Review Journal – Thoughtful critiques and analyses of new and classic typefaces.
• Fonts in Use – A public archive of typography indexed by typeface, format, industry, and period. Supported by examples contributed by the public.

Communities & Organizations

• Type Directors Club (TDC) – A global organization promoting excellence in typography through events, competitions, and education.
• ATypI (Association Typographique Internationale) – An international community dedicated to advancing the field of typography.
• Reddit r/typography – A vibrant online community for discussing type design, font usage, and typography tips.

Learning & Education

• Skillshare Typography Courses – Online classes on type design, lettering, and font usage for all skill levels.
• Type@Cooper – Professional workshops and courses from the Cooper Union, focused on type design and history.
• Farsi Wizard – Passionate about languages, literature, translation, teaching, they are united in their mission to promote the beauty of Persian language, literature, and culture.

Marketplaces & Foundries

• MyFonts – A leading marketplace for discovering and purchasing fonts from independent foundries.
• Fontspring – A user-friendly platform for licensing fonts with clear, designer-friendly terms.
• Nostalgic Dolphin – A design studio. They are experts in branding, typography, and UI/UX design with 15 years of experience.