As we delve deeper into autumn and the design world shifts its focus to year-end projects, the typography releases of November present a bountiful array of new fonts. From vintage-inspired display faces to a web font with a unique licensing model, this month’s selection showcases the creativity and skill driving the top independent foundries.
What stands out about the November releases is the perfect blend of functionality and personality. While some designs draw inspiration from specific historical or cultural references, they manage to remain relevant in today’s design landscape. This fusion of inspiration and practicality reflects the growing maturity of independent foundries, understanding that even the most expressive typefaces need to serve a modern designer’s needs.
As we approach a new year and the midpoint of the decade, explore these new fonts. Whether you’re in search of a versatile sans-serif for digital projects or a bold typeface for editorial work, you’re sure to find fresh inspiration below. And for more ideas, don’t forget to check out our roundup of the best fonts for October.
1. RT Dromo by RazziaType
Originally created as a custom typeface for a publication celebrating Swiss music culture from the 1970s and 1980s, RT Dromo has evolved into a comprehensive family of 16 fonts by designer Mirco Schiavone. Inspired by vintage concert tickets, this sturdy grotesque font strikes a balance between historical references and contemporary utility, offering four weights with matching italics and monospace styles.
2. Season by Displaay Type Foundry
Season by Martin Vácha challenges the boundaries between sans and serif fonts, providing designers with a single typeface family that includes three distinct styles – Sans, Mix, and Serif – each available in six weights with corresponding italics. The variable font format allows for precise control over serif emergence and contrast, making it a valuable tool for editorial designers seeking a seamless blend of sans and serif elements.
PP Neue Corp positions itself as the ultimate all-purpose typeface, combining the quirks of old wood type with modern neo-grotesque precision. With 80 styles spanning 10 weights and 8 widths, designers have ample flexibility to adjust their designs. The inclusion of stylistic sets allows for a seamless transition between geometric neutrality and more characterful grotesque details, making it ideal for branding projects that demand versatility and personality.
Roman Shamin’s debut release from Yep! Type Foundry introduces a neo-grotesque font with 18 styles across nine weights, accompanied by a groundbreaking licensing model. By removing traditional restrictions on device installs and web page views, this font aims to prevent accidental EULA violations, particularly in situations where web traffic unexpectedly exceeds typical limits. The typeface itself boasts a tall x-height and optimized vertical metrics for UI design, making it a thoughtful and practical choice for a variety of projects.