# Proof of Words

> Independent digital type foundry by Léo Guibert and Fanny Hamelin, based between Amsterdam and Helsinki. École Estienne graduates. Retail typeface families for editorial, branding, and display use.

## Typefaces

- [PoW Alara](https://proof-of-words.com/typefaces/alara/) — 12 styles, 6 weights
- [PoW Covenant](https://proof-of-words.com/typefaces/covenant/) — 14 styles, 7 weights
- [PoW Covenant Mono](https://proof-of-words.com/typefaces/covenant-mono/) — 10 styles, 5 weights
- [PoW Galmi](https://proof-of-words.com/typefaces/galmi/) — 5 styles, 5 weights
- [PoW Garnier](https://proof-of-words.com/typefaces/garnier/) — 10 styles, 5 weights
- [PoW Limerick](https://proof-of-words.com/typefaces/limerick/) — 8 styles, Variable

## Works in Progress

- [PoW Garnier Italic](https://proof-of-words.com/typefaces/garnier-italic/) — work in progress
- [PoW Savon](https://proof-of-words.com/typefaces/savon/) — work in progress

## Resources

- [PoW Alara: Sans serif tribute to a 20th century slab](https://proof-of-words.com/resources/pow-alara-sans-serif-tribute-to-a-20th-century-slab/) — Alara is a sans serif loose interpretation of Pharaon, a slab serif published by Deberny & Peignot in 1932. It was initially designed for the launch of Proof of Words’ website in 2023. Alara was then available as a WiP typeface while its development and extension were ongoing. Now, the family is fully released, and that’s the occasion to read more about the concept behind the design. —This small article aims to explain the making of Alara and review its main features.
- [PoW Limerick: Dusting off cross stitch](https://proof-of-words.com/resources/pow-limerick-dusting-off-cross-stitch/) — Limerick, alongside Covenant, was one of the first two typefaces to make it to the Proof of Words type catalogue. Limerick is a pixel font deriving from the ABCs cross-stitch charts. This small article aims to explain Limerick’s design process and its key features.
- [PoW Covenant: Scotch Roman Exploration and Mechanization ](https://proof-of-words.com/resources/pow-covenant-scotch-roman-exploration-and-mechanization/) — Among the typefaces chosen for the launching of Proof of Words was Covenant. It is a reinterpretation of modern typefaces that explores the mechanization process on letter shapes. —This small article is aiming to explain the design process behind Covenant and to review its key features.
- [Notes on Licensing](https://proof-of-words.com/resources/notes-on-licensing/) — Before working on the Proof of Words foundry project with Léo, I had never given Licensing much thought. Why would I? During my studies, I knew that you had to buy the Fonts if you wanted to use them, it seemed logical. But I had never thought about it in depth, and it’s not something you hear much about in school.

## Licensing

- [Font Licensing Guide](https://proof-of-words.com/licensing/) — Desktop, Web, Social Media, Logotype, App, ePub, and Broadcast licenses — priced by company size, not usage. Free demo license available for students and testing.

## About

- [About the Foundry](https://proof-of-words.com/about/) — Founded in 2023 by Léo Guibert (Helsinki) and Fanny Hamelin (Amsterdam), both graduates of École Estienne in Paris.