Apex Type Foundry

A font license is a legal agreement that grants you the right to use a typeface in specific ways. When you purchase a font from Apex, you’re not buying the font itself—you’re buying permission to use it under the terms we’ve outlined in our EULA. It’s a one-time fee for perpetual use; no subscriptions, no renewals.

The license should be purchased by the end client—the individual, company or organization that will ultimately benefit from the use of the fonts. If you’re a designer working for a client, the license belongs to them, not to your studio. For the designer to be covered, the client must select the “Shared with third parties” option at checkout. Without it, the designer is not authorized to use the fonts on the client’s behalf.

Our pricing is based on the total number of people working for the licensing company —not the size of the design agency they hire, not the number of people using the fonts day-to-day. The idea is simple: the value a typeface brings to a company grows with that company’s size and reach. Fair and square.

Yes. All licenses are perpetual. You pay once and you can use the fonts indefinitely, within the scope of the license you purchased. That said, if the license owner’s company grows beyond the size tier at the time of purchase, the license will need to be upgraded accordingly. Drop us a line at info@apextypefoundry.com and we’ll sort it out with you.

Yes. Our “Logo + Wordmark” license covers the creation of a logo or wordmark for a single company. It includes the right to convert letterforms to outlines and edit them as vectors in your design software. If you’d like to create logos for multiple clients, each client will need their own license.

Yes, but only if the client has purchased the “Shared with third parties” option at checkout. Once that’s in place, the font files may be passed along to any contractor (printer, developer, motion designer…) working on the project. They may only use the fonts in the context of that specific project, and for no other purpose.

Yes. If you’re a designer working across multiple clients, each of those clients needs to purchase their own license. A single license covers only one company/brand.

No. Decompiling, reverse-engineering, or modifying the font files is not permitted under any circumstances. That said, you’re always free to convert text to outlines within your design software and edit those vector shapes as you see fit.

Yes. The “Desktop + Print + Social” license covers all content produced for social media, including static posts, stories, reels, and motion design assets published on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. You don’t need a “Video” license for that kind of work. The “Video” license is reserved for broadcast contexts: feature films, TV series, streaming platforms, cinema and television advertising. If your project ends up on a screen in a theatre or on a major streaming platform, that’s when the “Video” license applies.

You can browse our typefaces and click on any “Buy” button whenever you’re ready. Then select if you purchase it for yourself or for a client, and specify the size of the license owner. Finally, you only have to choose the appropriate license type(s) and select the styles you need (or fall for a full family) and head to checkout. Payment is processed securely online. You’ll receive a confirmation email with your invoice and a download link right away.

We accept all major credit and debit cards via Stripe, as well as PayPal. Both options are secure and you’ll receive a payment confirmation and invoice immediately after checkout.

Because font files are delivered digitally and instantly, we generally don’t offer refunds once a purchase has been downloaded. If something went wrong technically or you have a genuine concern, reach out to us and we’ll do our best to help.

Apex Type Foundry operates under the French micro-BNC regime (non-commercial freelance). As such, no VAT is applied to any of our sales—regardless of where you’re based. The price you see is the price you pay, with no tax added at checkout.

Yes—a few. Every additional style within a family is automatically discounted. If you select four or more styles, you unlock our Family discount. We also offer reduced pricing for students and non-profits (see below).

Yes—students currently enrolled in a design, art, or creative program get 50 % off all our fonts. You’re free to use the fonts for personal projects throughout your studies and beyond (for self-initiated work). If you take on a client project after graduating, your client will need to purchase their own license based on the size of their company. Educators are also welcome to get in touch for classroom licensing and special deals tailored to teaching environments.

Yes. Non-profits, environmental organizations, museums, libraries, galleries, independent publishers, and similar cultural institutions benefit from a 25 % discount. Select the “Non-profit Discount” option during checkout, and note that we may request documentation to verify your status.

Absolutely. Download our free “Trial Fonts Package” to get access to our full catalogue in one go—with complete character sets, kerning, and OpenType features. You can test them in your layouts, mock up real projects, and share options with your clients before anyone spends a cent. We trust you with that.

Trial fonts are for evaluation only—internal testing, mockups and client pitches. They can’t be used in published or commercial work. If a project gets the green light, the client purchases the proper license and you’ll receive the production-grade files.

Right after checkout, you’ll receive an email with two secure download links: one for the fonts, one for your invoice. If something doesn’t arrive, please check your spam folder first, then get in touch.

Yes. You can access your purchase history and re-download your fonts and invoices from your personal account at any time. Just make sure to hold on to your login details.

Web licenses come with WOFF2 files. All other licenses include OTF files. For typefaces that offer a variable font, a TTF variable file is included as a free bonus when you purchase the full family.

Our desktop fonts work with any standard design software: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma (with a Desktop license), Affinity, and most other applications that accept system fonts on macOS or Windows.

Yes. All of our typefaces include a wide range of OpenType features—alternates, ligatures, small caps, multiple figure styles, and more depending on the family. Check each typeface’s page and specimen for further details on what’s available.

We put a lot of care into making our fonts as reliable as possible, and they should work well in the vast majority of contexts. That said, some applications handle font rendering in their own way and may bypass certain internal settings—so we can’t guarantee perfect results across every piece of software out there. But we’re human after all, so if you spot something that looks wrong, please let us know at info@apextypefoundry.com. We will do our best to try to fix any genuine issue.

Some of our typefaces are available as variable fonts. Where available, the variable TTF is included as a free bonus when purchasing the full family—it is not available with individual style purchases. Check each typeface’s page to see if a variable version exists.

Yes. We work with agencies, studios, and brands of all sizes—from logotype refinements to full bespoke typeface design. Each custom project is handled as a close collaboration: we take the time to understand your brief, your brand, and your constraints before a single letter is drawn. Head to our Custom page for more informations and case studies, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly at info@apextypefoundry.com.

Yes, in some cases. Depending on the typeface and the scope of modifications needed, we can discuss customizing an existing design—adding weights, extending the character set or only tweaking a few letters, adjusting proportions, etc. Get in touch and we’ll explore what’s possible.

That depends on what we agree to at the start of the project. We’ll be clear about ownership, exclusivity, and usage rights upfront, before any work begins.