The Latest Breaking News from Monotype

Pat Lightizer retires after 53 years with a font named in her honor

For most people, retirement comes with a card, a cake or perhaps a watch to mark the occasion. For Pat Lightizer, it came with something far more fitting: a typeface with her name on it. According to an online report by The Boston Globe, after 53 years at Monotype, Lightizer…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Why typography is the fashion industry's secret weapon

Monotype's Charles Nix reveals the enduring role of type in fashion branding.

Creative Bloq · Jun 9

One of the world's most popular typefaces get an upgrade

Say hello to Gotham Variable.

Creative Bloq · May 12

Monotype's new logotype collab isn't afraid to break the rules

It celebrates the diversity of the human form.

Creative Bloq · Dec 24, 2025

Game devs charged up to 50x more for fonts by Japanese typeface maker and yes, even this might be AI's fault

AI doesn't pay.

PC Gamer · Dec 18, 2025

"The best logos in the world are typographic": Why fonts matter more than ever in 2025

We talk to type foundry Monotype about its fascinating new typography report.

Creative Bloq · Oct 18, 2025

Wix teams up with Monotype, introduces new fonts

Helvetica, Avenir, and other legendary fonts are now on Wix, further empowering website builders and agencies alike.

TechRadar · Jul 9, 2025

Why typography is key to good branding, straight from a pro

Brand Impact Awards judge reveals the 4 typographic dials you need to get it right.

Creative Bloq · Jun 20, 2025

These are the fonts that designers are sick of pretending to hate

We know you really love Futura.

Creative Bloq · May 4, 2025

13 of the most iconic typefaces ever made – from Neue Haas Grotesk to Comic Sans

Experts weigh in on the most striking classic fonts.

Creative Bloq · Apr 18, 2025