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Luzi Type is a Swiss type design studio with an innovative catalogue of sophisticated typefaces. Its approach combines the historic context of type with modernist affinity to clearness and reduction.

The Designer

Luzi Gantenbein is a type and graphic designer. He grew up in the Swiss alps and graduated in Visual Communication at the Bern University of Arts.

He worked in different design companies in London, Zurich and Santiago de Chile. His studio Luzi Type opened in 2013 which designs fonts and consults typographic enquiries for an international clientele.

Feel free to send an email, if you have any questions or just want to say hello!

Frequently Asked
Questions

General Licence:

What is a Licence?

What is a Licence‑Holder?

Which Licences do I require?


Desktop‑Licence:	install a typeface on predetermined number of computers for one organisation
Web‑Licence:	use a font online for one domain, regarding how much monthly page views your website has
App‑Licence:	embed a typeface dynamically into one application

What is an End User Licence Agreement?

What permits a Desktop‑Licence?

You may:	You may not:
install fonts on computers (regarding the amount of your purchase)	lend, share or sell fonts to others including your clients
use fonts on computers of your organisation	use fonts on computers who are not from your organisation
use fonts for logos and corporate identities	sell or sublicence fonts to others
convert fonts to outlines (f.e. in Illustrator) and modify its shape	modify font‑files (OTF) in a font‑editor such as FontLab
use fonts on products such as shirts or pencils	convert fonts in other formats
produce paper publications such as books, magazines and posters	embed fonts in applications such as IOS applications
create images of the fonts and use them online	use fonts online on websites f.e with the @font‑face method
export PDF’s and pass them to others	use the font for in large‑scale broadcasting
pass the fonts to a printer, they have to delete the font afterwards	switch the owner of the licence (pass your licence to others)

What permits a Web‑Licence?

You may:	You may not:
embed fonts in a website for one domain (incl. sub‑domains)	install and use fonts on personal computers
use fonts up to the purchased web‑traffic of your site	convert or modify fonts in other formats
switch domains, as long the domain is from organisation	use fonts on more than one domain
host fonts on your server and embedding font with the @font-face method	embed the font files in to applications
pass the fonts to a web‑developer, they have to delete the font afterwards	switch the owner of the licence (pass your licence to others)
	lend, share or sell fonts to others including your clients

What permits an App‑Licence?

You may:	You may not:
embed fonts in one application such as Android or IOS app	convert or modify fonts in other formats
publish your application for different devices or operating systems	install the fonts on personal computers and generating output f.e. in InDesign
pass the fonts to an app‑developer, they have to delete the font afterwards	use fonts online on websites f.e with the @font‑face method
	switch the owner of the licence (pass your licence to others)
	lend, share or sell fonts to others including your clients

Does my client need also a licence, or can we share one?

Can I purchase a licence on behalf of my client?

Detailed Licence:

Can I provide the Desktop‑Fonts to a print supplier?

Can I provide Web‑Fonts to a developer?

What does 20k or 3m mean, in the Web‑Licences?

Can I use a Web‑Licence for more than one domain?

I use a font‑server. How many Desktop‑Licences do I purchase?

I have different bussines-locations. How many Desktop‑Licences do I need?

Technical:

How many language do the fonts support?

In witch format are the fonts?

Can you provide other font‑formats?

Do your fonts have OpenType features?

Do your fonts support Microsoft Office?

Custom Services:

Can I modify a font?

Can you modify a font for us?

Do you design custom fonts?

Do you do design consulting?

Can you extend the character set?

Testing:

Do you have trial versions?

How can I use trial versions?

Can you provide full versions for testing?

Purchasing:

Where can I buy your fonts?

What if I need more licences than displayed in the shop?

Do you have further licensing options?

Do you provide discounts?

Do your licences have recurring fees?

Paying:

What are my payment options?

Can I pay with bank transfer?

Is purchasing in your shop secure?

In which currency are your prices?

My payment gets declined, can you help?

After Purchasing:

When do I receive my order?

Can you send me an invoice?

Can you give support? I have a problem with a font.

I bought a Desktop‑Licence, now I need more users?

I bought a Web‑Licence, now I need more monthly page views?

Do you update your fonts?

Do you refund?

I have a problem with a font, can you give support?

Does your fonts get warranty?

Student Questions

I am a student, can you answer questions?

Can I use trial fonts for student projects?

Do you have student licecens?

Luzi Type is a Swiss type design studio with an innovative catalogue of sophisticated typefaces. Its approach combines the historic context of type with modernist affinity to clearness and reduction.

The Designer

Frequently Asked
Questions

General Licence:

Detailed Licence:

Technical:

Custom Services:

Testing:

Purchasing:

Paying:

After Purchasing:

Student Questions

Other Questions

Address and contact

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Luzi Type is a Swiss type design studio with an innovative catalogue of sophisticated typefaces. Its approach combines the historic context of type with modernist affinity to clearness and reduction.

The Designer

Frequently Asked Questions

General Licence:

Detailed Licence:

Technical:

Custom Services:

Testing:

Purchasing:

Paying:

After Purchasing:

Student Questions

Other Questions

Address and contact

Privacy Policy

Copyright

Frequently Asked
Questions