Matthew Carl

My typefaces are shaped by nearly two decades designing brand systems, digital products, and visual identities—but the fonts I make are pure personal indulgence. These are eclectic display faces driven by curiosity and whim rather than client briefs or specific design problems. I'm drawn to experimental forms, unusual proportions, and typographic ideas that don't necessarily fit into a rational design system. My background as a creative director means I've spent years solving practical problems with type—so when I design for myself, I follow inspiration wherever it leads. These aren't meant to be workhorse text families. They're the fonts I wish existed, built for designers who want something unexpected.