Polytype

Polytype

Country

Scotland

Founding Year

2016

Polytype is a Glasgow-based independent type foundry founded in 2016 by Lewis MacDonald. As a one-man studio, it offers high-quality original retail fonts—such as Spoof, Freizeit100, Freizeit120 and Roquefort—while also providing bespoke custom type services. Though specific brand clients aren’t listed, McDonald’s fonts have been featured in custom projects like the chunky Deep Pan Sans used in The Mean Tomato pizzeria’s branding. What sets Polytype apart is its dual focus on expressive retail releases and deeply tailored, custom designs—all created by a single designer—bringing a cohesive creative signature that blends personal artistry with professional craftsmanship.

Polytype

Polytype

Polytype

Country

Scotland

Founding Year

2016

Polytype is a Glasgow-based independent type foundry founded in 2016 by Lewis MacDonald. As a one-man studio, it offers high-quality original retail fonts—such as Spoof, Freizeit100, Freizeit120 and Roquefort—while also providing bespoke custom type services. Though specific brand clients aren’t listed, McDonald’s fonts have been featured in custom projects like the chunky Deep Pan Sans used in The Mean Tomato pizzeria’s branding. What sets Polytype apart is its dual focus on expressive retail releases and deeply tailored, custom designs—all created by a single designer—bringing a cohesive creative signature that blends personal artistry with professional craftsmanship.