Wow, time flies! We are already well into a new year and a quarter of the way through the 21st century. The creative scene is evolving rapidly, with typographic innovation showing no signs of slowing down.
This month, type foundries and designers are pushing the boundaries of form, function, and artistry with new releases. From modern neo-grotesques to designs preserving endangered languages, the diversity of contemporary typography is on full display.
Read on to discover six of the best new font releases of January 2025, inspiring you to experiment with typography and refresh your design toolkit for the year ahead.
1. Place by Commercial Type
Designer Jean Priez’s Place typeface combines elegance with versatility, drawing inspiration from historical forms and introducing inventive shapes. With two full sets of capitals and adaptability across design contexts, Place is ideal for logotypes, headers, and more.
SLTF Bergamot Grotesk is a bold uppercase typeface inspired by Art Deco, offering nine weights and over 70 custom ligatures for luxury branding and editorial layouts. Its vintage charm and modern precision make it a standout choice for various design projects.
3. Munegascu by Bruno Bernard
Munegascu is a typeface designed to preserve Monaco’s Monégasque language, addressing unique tonal accents with an intuitive input system. Developed in collaboration with cultural organizations, Munegascu bridges tradition and innovation, offering a free solution for educators and advocates.
4. Milla by Vivian Dehning
Milla, created by German designer Vivian Dehning, blends classical letterforms with hand-drawn details, evoking the warmth of handwriting and the texture of letterpress.