Similar to how ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog’ contains every letter in the alphabet, Hamburgefonstiv is a made-up word often used to demonstrate the key characteristics of the letters in the Latin alphabet.
When thinking about burgers, we think about layers.
Finding collaborators who match your sensitivity to detail and your sense of humour is rare – especially in type design.
Creative Boom’s February 2026 roundup by Tom May highlights notable new type releases from global foundries. The selection spans bespoke commissions, multiscript collaborations, and variable font innovations, reflecting a strong focus on inclusivity, craft, and typographic versatility. Each featured release demonstrates renewed ambition and thoughtful design across the international type community.
The article spotlights 'Hamburgerfonts,' a playful type specimen book created by Contrast Foundry in collaboration with The Office of Ordinary Things. The project reimagines the traditional type specimen through a mix-and-match children's book format, categorizing typefaces as burger ingredients. With humor and tactile design, the publication celebrates creativity and collaboration between the two studios.
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May highlights 36 fonts expected to trend in 2022, exploring the evolution of typography after the pandemic. It discusses key movements such as retro revivals, sustainability, accessibility, and the rise of custom and variable fonts. Designers and studios share insights on how type design is adapting to inclusivity, technology, and brand differentiation.