Women in Type is a feminist initiative led by Flavia Zimbardi, built to fight gender imbalance in the type industry. We empower, inspire, and support female-identifying designers by amplifying their voices, publishing their work, and fostering collaboration. Creating the change we need.
Type history has largely overlooked women’s contributions since the industrial era, often erasing or failing to credit their work. But in a world shaped by sameness, we believe it’s time to move the collective image of success from a male-centric club to a diverse community with greater access to education, resources, and positions of influence.
What started as a series of reviews highlighting brilliant typefaces by women around the globe quickly evolved into something bigger: a place of resistance! Women in Type is about sharing experiences and building bonds that transcend borders. A collective, where women can create, connect, and lead. It’s time to show the world what we’ve got and make a mark on the field. Shoulder to shoulder. Because together we are giants!
WiT Collection
Our first fonts celebrating multiplicity launched in May 2023 with collaborations between Ayaka Ito (Japan), Inga Plönnings (Germany), and Tida Tep (USA/Cambodia): 3 continents, 3 perspectives. Next came the power of the south, featuring Brazilians Júlia Lago, Ana Laydner, and Tassiana Nuñez Costa. All projects follow a version-based release model—growing over time, expanding styles and scripts, and staying accessible for early supporters.
Octavia — by Flavia Zimbardi & Tida Tep
Jobim — by Flavia Zimbardi & Inga Plönnigs
Hanae — by Flavia Zimbardi & Ayaka Ito
Corax — by Júlia Lago
Gigio — by Ana Laydner
Profane — by Tassiana Nuñez Costa
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What You’ll Find on Substack
This is where Women in Type speaks—through reviews, designer spotlights, manifestos, and insider stories as we prepare to launch WiT Club (more on that soon). Each issue becomes part of a growing archive, ensuring women are seen, credited, and remembered. Subscribe now to discover new typefaces and the voices behind them.
Join the Movement
🔤 License a font → Fund the work while spicing your own projects. Every license supports the designer and fuels future releases.
💌 Subscribe → Get curated content and be first to know when new fonts drop.
🏆 Become a WiT Champion → Help us build a bigger platform, expand the collection, and create more opportunities for women.
💬 Submit your work → If you’re a female-identifying designer, send us your typeface for consideration. Quality and diversity are our only criteria.
