Initiate

by Stiggy & Sands

Individual Styles from $24.00 USD

Complete family of 21 fonts: $360.00 USD

The Initiate Font Family was designed by Jim Lyles, Brian J. Bonislawsky and published by Stiggy & Sands. Initiate contains 21 styles and family package options. More about this family

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Initiate Light ▲

Initiate Light

Initiate Light Oblique

Initiate Regular

Initiate Oblique

Initiate Medium

Initiate Medium Oblique

Initiate Bold

Initiate Bold Oblique

Initiate Black

Initiate Black Oblique

Initiate Display Light

Initiate Display Light Oblique

Initiate Display Regular

Initiate Display Oblique

Initiate Display Medium

Initiate Display Medium Oblique

Initiate Display Bold

Initiate Display Bold Oblique

Initiate Display Black

Initiate Display Black Oblique

Initiate Monoline Ultra Thin

Initiate Light - Glyph count:

This is a listing of all glyphs contained in the font, including OpenType variants that may only be accessible via OpenType-aware applications.

Each basic character (“A”) is followed by Unicode variants of the same character (Á, Ä…), then OpenType variants (small caps, alternates, ligatures…). This way you can see all the variations on a single character in one place.

Initiate Complete Family

21 fonts

Best Value!

Per Style:

$17.14 USD

Pack of 21 styles:

$360.00 USD

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Initiate Standard Family

10 fonts

Per Style:

$24.00 USD

Pack of 10 styles:

$240.00 USD

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Initiate Display Family

10 fonts

Per Style:

$20.00 USD

Pack of 10 styles:

$200.00 USD

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Licensing Options

MyFonts licenses are tailored for individual creatives. Not all licenses are compatible with broad usage cases or complicated creative workflows, so make sure to read the full EULA text for details. If you are licensing fonts for use at an Agency or Company, or if you have a usage requirement that isn't listed below or are unsure about the use cases shown here, contact us and we'll help you determine the best fit for your needs.

The following licenses are available for this font.

Desktop: for creating designs

This entry-level license enables personal and commercial traditional graphic designer work.

The Desktop License allows you to create, print, and share flat, non-editable designs such as:

Brand identity

Use fonts to create a strong and consistent brand identity.

Videos

Apply fonts in titles, credits, and on-screen text.

PDFs

Style reports, brochures, and digital documents.

Greeting cards

Design unique, personalized cards for any occasion.

Logos

Craft memorable, professional logo typography.

Signage (wayfinding & billboards)

Make clear, eye-catching signage for indoor or outdoor use.

Flyers

Set readable, attractive headlines and layouts.

Packaging

Enhance product packaging with stylish text.

Album covers

Print custom text designs on t-shirts, hoodies, and more.

Posters

Bold, eye-catching poster layouts.

Invitations

Create stylish, personalized invitations for events.

Social posts

Enhance graphics and captions with unique fonts.

Business cards

Craft professional, memorable business card designs.

School projects

Make projects stand out with creative text.

Wordmarks

Develop strong, recognizable brand wordmarks.

Stationery

Design elegant letterheads, envelopes, and notes.

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This license does not support:

E-books

Fonts cannot be embedded in digital books. View relevant license

Digital ads

Ads cannot use these fonts. View relevant license

Commercial print environments

Not for large-scale printing business.

Websites

Fonts cannot be hosted online. View web font license

Emails

Fonts not allowed in email templates. Learn more

Apps

Cannot embed fonts inside applications. View app license

Sharing the font

Fonts cannot be distributed to others.

Allowing others to use the font

License is for you only.

Collaboration

Fonts cannot be shared in teams. Learn more

Modifying

Fonts cannot be altered or edited.Learn more

Installation on a server

Fonts cannot be installed on a server.

AI training

Fonts not permitted for AI models. AI ethics statement

DAMs

Fonts cannot be hosted on DAMs as downloadable assets.

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Desktop licenses are based on the number of users of the fonts. You can change the number of users by clicking the quantity dropdown option on Buying Choices or Cart pages.

Please be sure to review the listing foundry's Desktop license agreement as some restrictions may apply—such as use in logos/trademarks, geographic restrictions (number of locations), and products that will be sold.

Adding users later:

Desktop licenses are cumulative. If you require a Desktop license that covers additional users, simply place a new order for the same Desktop package, for the number of additional users.

Initiate Desktop EULA

Webfonts: for your website

Webfonts allow you to embed the font into a webpage using the @font-face rule, so paragraphs and headings of text can be styled as the webfont. You will be serving the webfont kit for your own site and linking it in the CSS.

Webfonts can be used on a single domain. Agencies responsible for multiple websites, for example web design agencies or hosting providers, may not share a single webfont license across multiple websites.

If the font file itself won't be embedded in the website (for example, when the font is used in a static graphic image such as a logo) you should purchase a Desktop license instead.

Most foundries on MyFonts offer their webfonts with the Annual license model. Click here to Learn more.

Initiate WebFont EULA

App: for embedding in mobile applications

Select this license type when you are developing an app for iOS, Android, or Windows Phone, and you will be embedding the font file in your mobile application's code.

Initiate App EULA

Digital Ad/Email: for use in HTML5 ads

You can use this type of license to embed fonts into digital ads, such as ads built using HTML5.

We'll supply a kit containing webfonts that can be used within digital ads, such as banner ads. This kit may be shared with third parties who are working on your behalf to produce the ad creatives, however you are wholly responsible for it.

HTML5 ads use webfonts, so why purchase a Digital Ads license rather than a Webfont license?

There are a few reasons, such as the Digital Ads EULA having terms that enable usage in digital ads and on advertising networks.

Digital advertisements also have different usage patterns compared to websites. Most websites generally have consistent pageviews month-to-month whereas advertising impressions can vary wildly month-to-month. Prices reflect this, making it much less expensive to use a Digital Ad license.

If you know the number of impressions the campaign requires, that amount can be ordered before the campaign begins. For campaigns where number impressions is unknown until the end of the campaign, you can true up at the end of each calendar month.

Initiate Digital Ad/Email EULA

Electronic Doc: for embedding in e-text products

You can use an Electronic Doc license to embed the font in an electronic publication such as an eBook, eMagazine, or eNewspaper.

An Electronic Doc license is based on the number of publications in which the font is used. Each issue counts as a separate publication. Regional or format variations don't count as separate publications.

Updated versions of publications that are free to previous customers do not need a new license; otherwise, each new version that is released counts as a separate publication.

For font usage in graphic images shown as the ePub cover, consider a Desktop license instead as most allow for it.

Initiate Electronic Doc EULA

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About the family

Initiate is a retro-tech sans-serif family inspired by the LetterGraphics film typeface Kent, expanded far beyond its original single black weight into a broad contemporary system. Its tall proportions, sleek futuristic structure, and layered stylistic options give it a distinctive technological voice that can shift from refined and minimal to bold and high-impact. Ideal for branding, posters, interfaces, magazine titling, entertainment graphics, packaging, and modern display typography, Initiate offers exceptional range through multiple weights, a normalized standard family, a more stylized Display series, and a Monoline companion. Its extensive OpenType feature set includes ligatures, unicase alternates, multiple stylistic sets, small caps, superscripts, subscripts, ordinals, and fractions for highly flexible professional use.

Designers: Jim Lyles, Brian J. Bonislawsky

Foundry: Stiggy & Sands

MyFonts debut: May 20, 2022

Initiate

About Stiggy & Sands

Stiggy & Sands is a lettering-driven type foundry rooted in craftsmanship, character, and the warm traditions of the lettering and type design. Founded by longtime collaborators Brian Bonislawsky and Jim Lyles, the partnership blends 50 years of experience in hand lettering, logo design, and classic typographic refinement. Our work focuses on approachable, expressive typefaces that feel crafted, not manufactured — from friendly handwritten scripts and retro brush lettering to charming display types, mid-century sign styles, and clean, usable sans-serifs. Every font is drawn with an eye toward both creative personality and everyday usability. We believe great type should feel inviting, familiar, and thoughtfully made. That’s why our catalog emphasizes: script fonts with warmth and flow retro Americana and showcard-inspired displays playful, easygoing lettering styles clean, approachable workhorse sans and serif styles handcrafted details refined for modern workflows Whether it’s branding for a small business, packaging for a bakery, signage for a café, or a playful headline with personality, Stiggy & Sands fonts are built to bring charm, clarity, and character to every project. Stiggy & Sands — handcrafted typography with a friendly modern soul.

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