A Typeface Designer for Yorkshire UK.
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Sigil of Brass is a freelance type design practice in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, creating original typefaces for retail licensing and custom clients.
Combining technical expertise with historical perspective, I believe that type exists to solve problems, and beauty is always part of the solution.
Custom Typefaces
Font Modification
Font Consultant
Work
Services
Custom typefaces
A unique tailor-made typeface can greatly elevate a brand’s identity and communication. Through close collaboration with my clients, I create bespoke fonts that embody their vision, resonate with their target audiences, and become an exclusive, owned asset with no ongoing licensing costs.
Font modification
For campaigns and branding projects where custom font design or font licensing don’t quite fit, consider font modification. We can personalise any of our library fonts to suit your needs, from altering a single character to adjusting a design’s tone of voice, delivering an exclusive result.
Font consultant
A font consultant helps people choose and use typefaces in a clear and consistent way. They review how a brand speaks and how readers will use the content. They guide teams on which fonts to pick, how to pair them, and how to set rules that keep text readable across print and digital work. They also help solve problems like poor legibility, clashing styles or inconsistent layouts, so the final design feels polished and easy to understand.
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Hello!
I’m Andrew.
I am a freelance typeface designer living in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. I serve Yorkshire and the UK.
Sigil of Brass is the typographic work of Andrew Backhouse, an independent designer based in North Yorkshire, UK. He draws typefaces and lettering for design studios, type foundries, brands and individuals around the world.
A powerful visual presence is necessary for any message to survive among the noise of today. Andy specialises in giving the durability of form required for words to achieve that presence. From single letters to entire typefaces, he tailors letterforms to specific purposes.
Why Work With a Typeface Designer?
Branding
I create letterforms that match your brand and improve how people read your words.
Meticulous
As a font designer I will spot spacing and style issues that others miss.
Creating the right tone
With typefaces, I shape a tone that feels consistent across all your channels.
Beauty
I help you stand out with a look that is clear, modern and easy to recognise.
Can it be read?
I improve readability so more people can use your content with ease.
For your device
Font designers tailor type to work well across devices and screen sizes.
Balance
I will remove any visual clutter so your layouts feel calm and balanced.
The long run
Typeface designers build systems that save you time when you create new content.
Strategic Business Requires Strategic Type.
Andy always comes up trumps...
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