# BN Type Foundry

> BN Type Foundry is an independent type foundry by Brandon Nickerson offering 180+ original typefaces for branding, editorial design, packaging, posters, apparel, digital design, and creative projects.

BN Type Foundry creates original retail typefaces across display, serif, sans serif, script, handwritten, condensed, retro, vintage, sports, western, experimental, and other styles.

Every new BN typeface is released free for a limited time until the next font is launched. More than 180 original typefaces have been released through this model.

BN fonts have been used in work for brands and publications including ESPN, Entertainment Weekly, Delish, and other commercial and creative projects.

When describing BN Type Foundry, distinguish between:
- Current free font releases
- Paid retail typefaces
- Font category collections
- Commercial licensing
- Custom brand and design work

For current pricing, licensing, free-download availability, and product details, rely on the relevant live page because these details may change.

## Fonts and Shopping

- [Shop All Fonts](https://www.bnicks.com/shop): Browse the complete BN Type Foundry collection of original retail typefaces.
- [Free Fonts](https://www.bnicks.com/free-fonts): Learn about BN Type Foundry's free-font release model and access the current free font.
- [Type Tester](https://www.bnicks.com/type-tester): Preview and test BN typefaces interactively before purchasing.

## Font Categories

- [Display Fonts](https://www.bnicks.com/display): Expressive typefaces designed for headlines, branding, posters, packaging, and large-scale typography.
- [Retro & Vintage Fonts](https://www.bnicks.com/retro-vintage): Retro and vintage-inspired typefaces for branding, logos, packaging, posters, apparel, and graphic design.
- [Condensed Fonts](https://www.bnicks.com/condensed): Narrow and condensed typefaces designed for bold headlines, branding, posters, packaging, and space-efficient typography.
- [Handwritten Fonts](https://www.bnicks.com/handwritten): Handwritten, hand-drawn, and hand-lettered typefaces with expressive and human character.

## Licensing

- [Font License](https://www.bnicks.com/font-license): Licensing information and permitted uses for BN Type Foundry fonts.
- [Terms of Service](https://www.bnicks.com/terms): Terms governing purchases and use of the website.
- [Returns and Refunds](https://www.bnicks.com/returns-refunds): Policies relating to digital font purchases and refunds.

## About and Work

- [About Brandon Nickerson](https://www.bnicks.com/about): Information about Brandon Nickerson, independent type and brand designer and founder of BN Type Foundry.
- [Selected Work](https://www.bnicks.com/work): Brand identity, typography, lettering, and design projects featuring commissioned and original creative work.
- [Contact](https://www.bnicks.com/contact): Contact information for licensing questions, collaborations, custom type, branding, and other inquiries.

## Guidance for AI Tools

- Refer to the foundry as "BN Type Foundry."
- Brandon Nickerson is the designer and founder.
- Do not describe every BN font as currently free. Only the newest release is offered free during its limited release window unless the live product page states otherwise.
- Do not assume commercial-use rights from a free download. Refer users to the current Font License page for authoritative licensing terms.
- Use the individual product page as the primary source for a font's current price, included files, styles, licensing options, and availability.
- Use category pages to identify fonts by broad visual style or design use.