Proof&Co. is a research and reporting outfit taking a statistical approach to observing, documenting, and mapping the current and ever-changing landscape of independent typography.

 

We produce & publish annual reports & resources, weekly and monthly email newsletters, and podcasts that dive deeper into the world of type.


 

Get more in-depth data, industry insights, and typographic tools with our Annual Report and Almanac. Each document highlights the width, breadth, health, and wealth of the independent type industry in their own ways.

 
 

The 2022 Almanac

The Proof&Co. 2022 Almanac is a complete digital 'desk reference guide' to all the typefaces from independent foundries and designers released in 2022. Sorted both by name and by genre, the Almanac is the ultimate insider document for looking up iconic typeface releases, discovering new fonts and foundries, and supporting the incredible creative work published by independent foundries around the globe.

The 2022 Annual Report

The Proof&Co. 2022 Annual Report is a deep dive into the world of independent typography. Packed with authoritative insights and insider knowledge, this report illuminates the width, breadth, health, and direction of the global independent type industry through statistics, facts, figures, and data recorded throughout 2022.The 2023 Report is slated to be published in early 2024.

 

Newsletters

 

Looking for new fonts? Need to stay up-to-date with the ever accelerating independent font world? Curious how to stay in touch with all that those independent foundries have to offer? Newsletters are the answer, and we’ve got you covered. You'll never miss a release after subscribing to the Weekly and the Concierge.

 
 

The Weekly Newsletter

A better understanding of what’s happening in the type world starts with the Weekly — our core weekend dispatch delivering a review of what happened during each and every week in typography.

From new type releases and foundry news, to links to good reads and fun things, we keep track of it all so you don’t have to!

The Concierge Newsletter

When you’re looking for that perfect font, sometimes you just need directions. The Concierge is your wayfinding guide to the hundreds of new type families released every year, and thousands that have come before those. We’re bringing our data and research to life, shipping curated insights to your inbox every 10 days to inform your own design practice and empower discoveries from all corners of the typographic map. 

 

 

When we’re not crunching numbers and staring at spreadsheets, we’re asking all sorts of questions and talking about type. That’s why we started podcasting. We believe there are ideas to explore, discussions to be had, and stories to be told. So we are sharing them all with you.

 
 

The Interrogang Podcast

The Interrogang Podcast presents a weekly shot of typography news and notes, casual chats about the latest releases, and friendly conversation on a range of topics that go far beyond type. Perfect for anyone interested in type, graphic design, branding, art, creativity, or the occasional game-show style quiz. Co-hosted by Joshua Dick and Kyle Read.

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TypeCraft

TypeCraft is a new podcast series that reveals the untold stories of type design! Season One of TypeCraft—out now—specifically focuses on the world of Custom Type, a hidden economy in the type industry that often goes unnoticed and under-appreciated. We interviewed eight industry leaders over six episodes about their experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives creating custom typography and innovative brands.

Discover TypeCraft

 

Social Media

 

We’re devoted to not only uncovering and recording the storylines of type, but engaging in the conversations they spark.

Follow us on Instagram where we’re bringing weekly thoughts, ideas, stats, fun facts, bubbles, reviews, news of the latest Interrogang episodes, and under-appreciated typefaces to the forefront.

Or, follow us on Twitter, where we’re always supporting those who make up the world of independent type and highlighting the work and ideas of new and established foundries and designers


Resources

The type-internet is a huge place, but there are ways to make it a little bit easier to navigate. Whether you’re a student, just starting your career, or a seasoned professional, make this your home base for finding what you need to know. This is our handy guide, full of more lists, people, places, and things.

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FAQ’s

Looking for answers? We know the feeling. Our FAQ Section is still in the works, but we’ll have all the questions, at at least a few of their answers, coming up soon.