Lineto
Swiss Type Design since 1993.
Overview
Lineto is a highly influential Swiss digital type foundry founded in 1993. It is famous for publishing iconic typefaces like LL Circular, LL Brown, and Akkurat, which have become staples in corporate and digital design. Lineto is known for its rigorous design process, high quality, and a distinctively clean, modernist aesthetic. They sell font licenses directly through their website.
✨ Key Features
- Portfolio of iconic and influential Swiss modernist typefaces
- Exceptional quality and technical precision
- Fonts are available for desktop, web, and app licensing
- In-use gallery showcasing fonts in real-world projects
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Pioneering and highly influential in the Swiss modernist style
- Iconic status of fonts like LL Circular and LL Brown
- Long history and reputation for quality
Unique Value: Provides access to a curated collection of iconic, high-quality Swiss modernist typefaces that have become standards in contemporary design.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- The use of LL Circular in the branding of Airbnb and Spotify
- The use of LL Brown in the branding of major tech and media companies
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Designers looking for decorative, script, or serif fonts
- Users with a small budget for typography
🏆 Alternatives
While other foundries like Grilli Type also work in the Swiss style, Lineto's catalog contains some of the original, defining typefaces of that genre in the digital era. Their influence and the ubiquity of their key fonts are major differentiators.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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