The globally recognized type and technology company Monotype announced the addition of Colophon Foundry to its family. Colophon, established in 2009 by Edd Harrington and Anthony Sheret, is highly respected for its modern and bespoke type designs for notable international brands. Among these are Burger King, Canva, Twickenham, Central Saint Martins, and Cadilac.

The London-based company, consisting of eight creative talents, boasts 85 type families in its library and is equipped with innovative type technology tools. Their portfolio showcases successful partnerships with numerous national and international brands, creating unique and impactful custom work.

Examples of their work include creating the readable and unique Canva Sans custom type for Canva. They also crafted a dynamic multi-personality typeface for the Central Saint Martins, which mirrors the art school’s past, present, and future.

Anthony Sheret, the Co-Founder of Colophon anticipates this association, stating that it’s a continuation of their journey and opens up new avenues for innovation and collaboration. He shared the team’s excitement about contributing to Monotype’s future. Edd Harrington, the other Co-Founder iterates their fascination on how their work can stretch beyond expected reach, and they see that amplified within the organization of Monotype.

Monotype’s CEO, Ninan Chacko expressed his delight in this partnership, stating that they have always admired Colophon’s creativity and capacity to use premium type to drive brand storytelling. He looks forward to continuing Colophon’s legacy of creating impactful, custom type for global brands.

About Monotype: This company partners with leading foundries, providing the most extensive inventory of high-quality typefaces across the globe. It specialises in creating brands that make a difference using type, technology, and expertise.