Found Letters

Capture the letters
that inspire you.

Find inspiration in everyday lettering.
Start with a photo. Explore it as type.

A typeface, waiting to happen.
Your next typeface
Your next font starts with a photo.
The hand-painted Pepe seafood cart lettering

Good type
is everywhere.

A taste of somewhere
Good
things
ahead
Fresh ideas, every day.
Made with character
Made
by hand
Sample application

Frequently
asked questions.

How does it work?

Start with a photo of lettering. Select the letters you want to use, then generate a font to try, refine and download.

What makes a good photo?

Clear, straight-on lettering with good contrast works best. Draw separate boxes around different words or lines, leaving out decorations and unrelated text.

Will it keep the colours?

Photo style creates an interpretation of your lettering’s colours and effects. Switch to Monochrome for a simpler, single-colour font. Colour-font support varies between apps.

Why can’t I generate a font?

This local demo needs a connected generation session. Open Start Found Letters.command, enter your API key in its private prompt, and use the page it opens. Keep that Terminal window running. A preview-only page can display saved fonts but cannot generate new ones.

How long does generation take?

Usually a few minutes, depending on the image service. You can minimise the progress window while it works. Each generation uses your connected API account and may incur charges.

Can I use the font anywhere?

Download a TTF to try in your design apps. Generated letters are drafts, so check them before production. Only adapt lettering you own or have permission to use; owning a photograph does not grant rights to its lettering.

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