Typography, organized by the experts who made them.

What this is

A punch is the steel tool used to cut an original letterform — the first physical act of making a typeface. We built this site to help punch back at an industry that wants to buy them, bundle them, and resell their work at a margin.

This website is a curated directory of independent type foundries. No algorithms, no affiliate links — just a hand-selected collection of studios crafting exceptional typography.

Why foundry-first matters

Foundries are the record labels of typography — understanding who makes the fonts helps you understand the aesthetic DNA behind the work. Each studio has a point of view, a philosophy, a sensibility that runs through everything they release.

Who made this

A growing collective of designers, typographers, and type nerds who believe you should know exactly who made the fonts you buy, and that your money should go directly to them.

Want to join us? We're always looking for new members to help contribute to the site. hello@thepunch.studio

How to contribute

Know a foundry that belongs here? Submit it. We're always looking for studios doing exceptional work — whether they've been around for decades or just launched last month.