zetafonts

zetafonts Independent type foundry est. in 2001 in the heart of Florence, Italy / We design fonts. We teach. We win awards. We do lectures.

Zetafonts is an independent type foundry based in the heart of Florence (Italy), established in 2001 by Francesco Canovaro, Debora Manetti and Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini. Over the years, Zetafonts has been producing a prolific portfolio of high-quality type families, including language and symbols extensions: a vast range of innovative and stylish fonts suitable for digital and physical applications;

Zetafonts also offers custom type design services and branding consultancy to selected clients worldwide. The complete retail catalog is available in a wide range of commercial licenses at this page, and on the web market by the major typeface resellers. All our products are also distributed online for Creative Commons (CC) NonCommercial licenses. Zetafonts is part of Ligature Srl, a brand focusing on typographic culture, currently also operating on projects such as
TypeCampus, Italiantype and Fontmood

Local time Italy, Europe

28/04/2026

From April 10 to 12, we joined the Fontstand Conference in Berlin, one of the most anticipated moments each year for the global type design community and independent foundries. This year, hosted at silent green Kulturquartier .green , the event once again confirmed itself as a key space for dialogue and new perspectives on type.

Our team, represented by Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini , Francesco Canovaro , and Andrea Tartarelli , actively took part in three days of conference alongside some of the most influential voices in the field.

From the work and insights of Tony Brook co-founder of SPIN , to David Pearson , an inspiring figure known for his work with Penguin , to the editorial vision of Francesco Franchi , and the eclectic contributions of Marta Cerdà , the conference offered a rich and engaging overview of the contemporary typographic landscape.

It was also an opportunity to reconnect with long-time friends such as Ariane Spanier , and to spend time with new collaborators like Sina Otto .otto_studio , with whom we look forward to sharing an upcoming project. Meeting again with Resistenza type and its founders continues to be, as always, a moment of genuine exchange and enjoyment.

Special congratulations to Peter Biľak and Andrej Krátky for creating and developing an event that, year after year, keeps growing while remaining a true point of convergence for the type design community.

11/03/2026

A new sans serif is taking shape at Zetafonts.
Distinctly English in spirit. Stay tuned. 👀

11/02/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of being at FIDI – International School of Graphic, Furniture & Interior Design .inst.of.design in Florence for a talk as part of the FIDI Spring Interior Design Lectures.

During the session, our Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini shared the work and vision behind 25 years of Zetafonts, working across type design, the development of multi-script typefaces, and typographic branding for international clients. Part of the talk was also dedicated to Zetafonts’ educational and research activities through , where TypeCampus project manager and visual designer Alina Vytiaz highlighted the importance of educational projects and academic initiatives, as well as the social role of design and typography through the Fight for Kindness project.

It was a valuable opportunity to discuss typography, digital systems, and the evolving role of graphic design today as a social and cultural tool, while exchanging ideas with an international community of students and designers.

A sincere thank you to .inst.of.design for the warm welcome, the excellent organization, and the great energy throughout the event!

28/01/2026

👉🏻 What: Sense & Sensibility - Online Workshop
👉🏻When: February 3rd and 10th at 6 PM (90 minutes each)
👉🏻 Through: The Boring Workshops Platform
👉🏻 For whom: Type Lovers

Zetafonts is pleased to host Sense & Sensibility, a font-making workshop presented on The Boring Workshops platform. This two-session workshop explores the balance between geometric structure and humanist expression in sans serif type design, revealing how subtle formal choices can influence both visual clarity and emotional perception.

Led by our Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini , the workshop takes place over two online sessions on February 3rd and 10th at 6 PM (90 minutes each). Participants will only need pens, pencils, and a few sheets of paper.

Bookings are now open via The Boring Workshops platform. We invite designers, students, and typography enthusiasts to join us in a thoughtful exploration of type design.

🎟️ Link in bio to book your spot!

11/12/2025

Aragorn is a languid serif defined by elongated forms, refined asymmetries, and a smooth calligraphic rhythm. Its display cuts emphasize high contrast and expressive detailing, while the text styles translate the same DNA into a more restrained, highly readable Old Style structure. With a full range of weights, OpenType features, and a variable version, Aragorn offers a versatile system for both impactful display typography and balanced editorial use.

🔎 Check it on → zetafonts.com/aragorn

12/11/2025

It’s been a week since we joined “Type and Architecture” at UNIFI University of Florence by DIDA
Three days celebrating 80 years of AIAP through talks, workshops, and shared visions on how typography and architecture build identity, memory, and the experience of urban space.

For Zetafonts, it was a special stop of the Typetour, right next door to our studio in Florence.
In the morning, our workshop explored the dialogue between humanist and geometric sans, tracing parallels between Bauhaus rationality and the freedom of human gesture. Each student had the chance to experiment with calligraphic letterforms and create a small handmade booklet, a tangible memory of the day.
In the afternoon, and took the stage with a talk diving into the stories hidden inside every letter, and how type connects people, places, and ideas. They shared twenty years of typographic exploration and projects: from typefaces born in sketchbooks and friendships, to collaborations with festivals, magazines, and global initiatives like Fight for Kindness.

It was truly a pleasure and an inspiration to listen to the contributions of Silvana Amato , who reminded us that writing always has a form, and Silvia Dore .design , who invited us to see how letters inhabit and shape the spaces we live in.

Thank you to DIDA for hosting us, and to everyone who shared with us this typographic experience made of curiosity, dialogue, and design ✨

🌟 Barnum is Here! 🌟Get ready for a ride in the type frontier with Barnum, our latest beta font release! Inspired by the ...
04/09/2024

🌟 Barnum is Here! 🌟

Get ready for a ride in the type frontier with Barnum, our latest beta font release! Inspired by the legendary Clarendon, Barnum blends the rugged charm of the Old West with sleek, contemporary brutalist twists. Whether you’re crafting bold headlines or smooth, readable text, Barnum has the versatility to make your work stand out. Designed by Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini, this typeface is your new go-to for projects that need that perfect balance of classic and contemporary.

Saddle up your creativity and ride into the Wild West of design 🏜

Available only at zetafonts.com!

🆕 Upgrade Your Interface with UX Sans 🆕Say hello to UX Sans – our new versatile typeface crafted for modern web interfac...
15/07/2024

🆕 Upgrade Your Interface with UX Sans 🆕

Say hello to UX Sans – our new versatile typeface crafted for modern web interfaces. Perfectly blending monowidth precision with sleek design, it ensures a clean and consistent look for your code and user interfaces.

From light to bold, for clear typographic hierarchy. Designed for maximum clarity and accessibility, making it a global design asset.

Whether you’re a developer or designer, UX Sans is your key to a minimalist and effective typeface that enhances both style and functionality!

Available only at zetafonts.com!

💥New release drop!💥 Discover Groot - A reinvention of the traditional industrial grotesque sans serif that adds a variab...
06/06/2024

💥New release drop!💥 Discover Groot - A reinvention of the traditional industrial grotesque sans serif that adds a variable axis to control dynamically the superness of the curvature in inner space.

The result? A fully customizable superfamily thanks to the variable font version, can effortlessly switch from a transparent utilitarian sans optimized for body text to a quirky display font with logo and editorial use.

Don't miss out on unleashing Groot's creative potential!

💥 How to use Quark -  Guide Inspo 💥🤔 Do you know do to use our new release Quark? The spirit of Quark finds a comfortabl...
28/05/2024

💥 How to use Quark - Guide Inspo 💥

🤔 Do you know do to use our new release Quark? The spirit of Quark finds a comfortable home in advertising graphics, publishing, and brand design industries. It thrives in projects demanding a touch of quirkiness and a contemporary vibe, making it well-suited for design magazines, advertising campaigns, and branding high-end products.

💬 What would you use it for? Drop a comment below and tag us in your project!

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Orario di apertura

Lunedì 10:00 - 19:00
Martedì 10:00 - 19:00
Mercoledì 10:00 - 19:00
Giovedì 10:00 - 19:00
Venerdì 10:00 - 19:00

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