Typefaces I’ve Fallen in Love with Recently

September 17, 2025

Example of the typeface Termina in use
Example of the typeface Termina in use

F37 Beckett

F37 Beckett seen applied to a tote bag and a sign.

Unapologetically based on the Ministry of Transport signage, used in the UK from the 1930s - 1960s. F37 Beckett was created with love in the UK by Rick Banks at F37 Foundry.

Termina

Font specimen for the typeface TerminaFont specimen for the typeface TerminaFont specimen for the typeface Termina

Generously wide and perfect for those print jobs where you can play around with various sizes. High x-height and wide letterforms help retain legibility and readability at smaller sizes. Go have a look at Termina by Mattoz Schuler at Fort Foundry.

Rift

Another one from Fort Foundry, and what can I say, I am a total sucker for well-designed all caps. It even has some soft alternates.

Font specimen for the typeface RiftFont specimen for the typeface RiftFont specimen for the typeface Rift

Cartridge

Font specimen for the typeface CartridgeFont specimen for the typeface Cartridge

Dan Cederholm just keeps churning out typefaces at SimpleBits that I adore. And my love for his types runs deep, I have used his Free Lunch for the Sailors & Mermaids logo. Hell yes. Cartridge is clearly inspired by old video game labels, and somehow Dan managed to really dial in to that nostalgic feel of gaming in the 1980s. Yes, I bought it.

Tiempos

Font specimen for the typeface Tiempos

Warm curves and sharp details and perfect for editorial work. Headlines and body text in legible typesetting? Check. A little bit on the costly side of things? Also check. Tiempos from Klim Type Foundry.

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