LettError type services

LettError Type can modify and extend existing designs from our collection, or draw something completely new. I can work together with in-house design teams, agencies and design studios to develop fonts that fit the message and perform flawlessly in all situations.

Lettering

Letterforms used in a very specific context are called lettering. Think of logos, opening credits for movies, exhibitions, boat names, even tattoos. Such work always takes place in close collaboration with the design team.

Typographic Help

Sometimes you just need an extra pair of typographic eyes to assess an ongoing project. This can be a quick review of legibility, an appraisal of design coherence or a comprehensive webfont test before taking a site live. A critical eye at the right time can avert costly mistakes.

LettError has over 37 years experience with fonts, trademarks, open sourcing and contracts.

Lettering for the St. Bride Library

I know this is just one job but it was so nice to do!

No suprises

A proposal from LettError Type will factor in the size of the characterset, the number of languages and writing systems, as well as the number of weights and styles. In short: any number of special requirements that the fonts need to have in order to perform optimally in your projects. For certain writing systems I will hire experts.

A proposal will also include options for different degrees of exclusivity. You may choose to own the fonts forever with a full transfer of intellectual property, or opt for a few years of exclusivity after which the fonts can be released as part of the LettError Type library. If you’re not sure exactly what you need, just start the conversationand we will figure it out together.

Depending on complexity, projects can be finished in a couple of days by a single person or could require months of team effort. Phases are specified in detail before we start, so you always know what we’re working on and what it will cost. No suprises.

Consulting

Big box foundries prefer to charge annual license fees for fonts. These fees are generally fixed for an introductory period, but will skyrocket later. At that point you might feel you are committed to a particular identity, and any change would also be very costly. You may end up paying fees based on what they think your app, website, identity or brand is worth.

To be clear, LettError fonts are not free. The site will calculate proper fees for desktop, web and app use. However, normal LettError Type licenses are all one-off (you pay once) and perpetual. That means there are no annual fees. There is also no monitoring of usage, no forced hosting of fonts, no surveillance or gathering and selling of your data. It is none of our business. You will find this is true for most independent type foundries, not just LettError.

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Lettering for the UvA Library

Lettering: Architectural typography covering the front of the library building. Six different writing systems, over a kilometer of text.
Team: LettError, with Danilova (Cyrillic), Eslami (Arabic), Grumer (Hebrew), Samuļenkova (Greek).
Client: University of Amsterdam and MVSA Architects
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Street: a typeface for HBO

Custom typeface: A compact grotesk, drawn for all screens. With support for extended Latin, Greek and Cyrillic.
Team: Carvalho Bernau, LettError (both for Latin), Irene Vlachou (Greek), Ilya Ruderman (Cyrillic)
Client: Home Box Office, Rob McMurray, James Catel, Ryan Wilkerson, Dave Curry
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Branding typeface for NBA

Custom typeface: Special cut of Action Condensed for logo, branding and merchandise. Part of the NBA redesign by OCD.
Client: National Basketball Association, Original Champions of Design, Commercial Type
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RijksSans by Peter Verheul

Typeface: Variable fonts and updates for RijksSans, the typeface used by all branches of the Dutch government.
Team: Type design by Peter Verheul, LettError: proofing, testing, presentations.
Client: Dutch Government design agency