About
Alex Lescieux established his own digital type foundry in 2025. Born in Dunkirk, trained in Paris, and briefly based in Strasbourg before moving to Lausanne in 2017 to study at ECAL, where he earned a BA in Graphic Design and an MA in Type Design. He has been working there ever since.
The creation of this platform responds to a growing demand for a simple and practical way to acquire licenses, as sales had previously been handled exclusively via email since 2022.
His approach to typography — the simple use of a typeface in graphic communication, in dialogue with the surrounding white space — is decidedly concrete. This philosophy naturally shapes his catalog, which serves as a broad research territory, always honest and without pretension.
Principles
Since larger companies can derive more value from the same typefaces, our licensing model is based on a simple principle: the value of a typeface is linked to the size of the company using it, which is measured by the total number of employees, rather than the number of individuals handling the font files.
The license owner is always the end client — the company that uses the typeface and benefits from it for its public image, visual identity, and communication — rather than the designer or agency executing the project.
You can access free trial versions, notably if you are a designer, agency, or creative professional, to test, showcase, or pitch a project to your client. If the project is approved by your client, you or your client must purchase a license in the client’s name.
Contact
For any questions please contact:
mail@alexlescieux.com
Instagram
Third Parties
The first designer or studio who uses the fonts to create things for the License Owner (i.e., the “First Designer”) is covered by the License Owner’s license. If the License Owner wants to allow other third parties to use the fonts, they need to purchase a Subcontractor add-on. When a Subcontractor add-on is purchased, the License Owner can allow third parties other than the First Designer (such as subsequent designers, other external designers, developers, producers, agencies, etc.) to use the fonts on their behalf.
Discounts
We offer discounts to non-profit organizations, as well as cultural and educational institutions. If you qualify, you can purchase fonts at a special discounted rate of 25%. If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible, please contact us at mail@alexlescieux.com.
Licences
We provides various licensing options tailored to different font usage needs:
Desktop/Print
Allows the installation of the font(s) on all designated devices to create printed and digital materials (documents, merchandise, signage, portfolios, etc.) for a single entity.
Web
Permits the use of the font on one or multiple web domains, with no traffic restrictions. Only web font formats (WOFF, WOFF2) are allowed under this license; desktop fonts like OTF cannot be used for web.
App/Game
Allows the embedding of the font(s) in one app or game (mobile, desktop, web). Additional licenses are required for multiple apps or games.
Video
Permits the use of the font(s) in animated content, such as films, clips, advertisements, etc., for one entity. A video license and a social media license are required for social media video content.
Social Media
Allows the creation of design elements for use on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.) for one entity. A video license is also required for video content.
Logo/Wordmark
Allows the use of the font(s) to create a logo or wordmark for one entity. Additional licenses are needed for logos for other entities
Payment
A designer or agency can make the payment on behalf of their client, but the license ownership always remains with the company using the font for branding or communication. The license owner’s name is required during the payment process.
Upgrades
The licenses provided cover most standard use cases. If you’re working on a large-scale project, ensure you purchase all necessary licenses. If you exceed the limits of your current license, you’ll need to upgrade by purchasing the required extensions. If you wish to upgrade from a single style to the full font family or if your company grows and requires a license suited to its new size, please reach out to us via email for further details.
Trial fonts
Selecting the right font can take time, which is why we offer free trial versions. These trials are designed to help you explore options and finalize your selection before making a purchase. They are strictly for testing, exploration, or client presentations and cannot be used in final designs, published materials, or commercial projects without the appropriate license.
Our trial versions provide the full character set, allowing you to conduct tests and present your results to clients.
Once the project is approved, a license in the client’s name must be purchased for any use of the font(s). Note that the use of these trial files is linked to the name and email provided during the download process.
Students
As former graphic design students, we understand that students often lack the funds or willingness to pay for licenses for school projects. Therefore, since there is no final client, only presentations to professors and colleagues, students can simply use the available trial versions for their work. This allows students to use the fonts for school projects, self-initiated works, or designs commissioned by the students (e.g., promotional materials for student events). It also allows sharing visuals of printed items created with our fonts (e.g., photos of posters or publications) publicly on social media. However, students cannot use the fonts for personal websites or for creating content on social media. If the student already has clients, those clients must purchase the appropriate license. For any usage beyond these conditions, a full license must be purchased.
Customization
Our fonts are the result of meticulous craftsmanship, so modifications are not permitted. However, we do offer tailored adaptations to meet specific needs — including special cuts, custom features, and the addition of new characters for your unique project or brand. Feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.
Limits
We are committed to how our typefaces are used. Any use of our fonts to promote hate, racism, or any form of discrimination is strictly prohibited. Additionally, any design created for political purposes must receive prior written approval before being published.
Refunds
All sales are final. Fonts are non-returnable and non-refundable. If a font file is defective, please notify us by email within 30 days of purchase, and we will provide a suitable replacement. Refunds will not be issued for incorrect license purchases.
About
Alex Lescieux established his own digital type foundry in 2025. Born in Dunkirk, trained in Paris, and briefly based in Strasbourg before moving to Lausanne in 2017 to study at ECAL, where he earned a BA in Graphic Design and an MA in Type Design. He has been working there ever since.
The creation of this platform responds to a growing demand for a simple and practical way to acquire licenses, as sales had previously been handled exclusively via email since 2022.
His approach to typography — the simple use of a typeface in graphic communication, in dialogue with the surrounding white space — is decidedly concrete. This philosophy naturally shapes his catalog, which serves as a broad research territory, always honest and without pretension.
Contact
For any questions please contact:
mail@alexlescieux.com
Instagram
Principles
Since larger companies can derive more value from the same typefaces, our licensing model is based on a simple principle: the value of a typeface is linked to the size of the company using it, which is measured by the total number of employees, rather than the number of individuals handling the font files.
The license owner is always the end client — the company that uses the typeface and benefits from it for its public image, visual identity, and communication — rather than the designer or agency executing the project.
You can access free trial versions, notably if you are a designer, agency, or creative professional, to test, showcase, or pitch a project to your client. If the project is approved by your client, you or your client must purchase a license in the client’s name.
Third Parties
The first designer or studio who uses the fonts to create things for the License Owner (i.e., the “First Designer”) is covered by the License Owner’s license. If the License Owner wants to allow other third parties to use the fonts, they need to purchase a Subcontractor add-on. When a Subcontractor add-on is purchased, the License Owner can allow third parties other than the First Designer (such as subsequent designers, other external designers, developers, producers, agencies, etc.) to use the fonts on their behalf.
Discounts
We offer discounts to non-profit organizations, as well as cultural and educational institutions. If you qualify, you can purchase fonts at a special discounted rate of 25%. If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible, please contact us at mail@alexlescieux.com.
Licences
We provides various licensing options tailored to different font usage needs:
Desktop/Print
Allows the installation of the font(s) on all designated devices to create printed and digital materials (documents, merchandise, signage, portfolios, etc.) for a single entity.
Web
Permits the use of the font on one or multiple web domains, with no traffic restrictions. Only web font formats (WOFF, WOFF2) are allowed under this license; desktop fonts like OTF cannot be used for web.
App/Game
Allows the embedding of the font(s) in one app or game (mobile, desktop, web). Additional licenses are required for multiple apps or games.
Video
Permits the use of the font(s) in animated content, such as films, clips, advertisements, etc., for one entity. A video license and a social media license are required for social media video content.
Social Media
Allows the creation of design elements for use on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.) for one entity. A video license is also required for video content.
Logo/Wordmark
Allows the use of the font(s) to create a logo or wordmark for one entity. Additional licenses are needed for logos for other entities
Payment
A designer or agency can make the payment on behalf of their client, but the license ownership always remains with the company using the font for branding or communication. The license owner’s name is required during the payment process.
Upgrades
The licenses provided cover most standard use cases. If you’re working on a large-scale project, ensure you purchase all necessary licenses. If you exceed the limits of your current license, you’ll need to upgrade by purchasing the required extensions. If you wish to upgrade from a single style to the full font family or if your company grows and requires a license suited to its new size, please reach out to us via email for further details.
Trial fonts
Selecting the right font can take time, which is why we offer free trial versions. These trials are designed to help you explore options and finalize your selection before making a purchase. They are strictly for testing, exploration, or client presentations and cannot be used in final designs, published materials, or commercial projects without the appropriate license.
Our trial versions provide the full character set, allowing you to conduct tests and present your results to clients.
Once the project is approved, a license in the client’s name must be purchased for any use of the font(s). Note that the use of these trial files is linked to the name and email provided during the download process.
Students
As former graphic design students, we understand that students often lack the funds or willingness to pay for licenses for school projects. Therefore, since there is no final client, only presentations to professors and colleagues, students can simply use the available trial versions for their work. This allows students to use the fonts for school projects, self-initiated works, or designs commissioned by the students (e.g., promotional materials for student events). It also allows sharing visuals of printed items created with our fonts (e.g., photos of posters or publications) publicly on social media. However, students cannot use the fonts for personal websites or for creating content on social media. If the student already has clients, those clients must purchase the appropriate license. For any usage beyond these conditions, a full license must be purchased.
Customization
Our fonts are the result of meticulous craftsmanship, so modifications are not permitted. However, we do offer tailored adaptations to meet specific needs — including special cuts, custom features, and the addition of new characters for your unique project or brand. Feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.
Limits
We are committed to how our typefaces are used. Any use of our fonts to promote hate, racism, or any form of discrimination is strictly prohibited. Additionally, any design created for political purposes must receive prior written approval before being published.
Refunds
All sales are final. Fonts are non-returnable and non-refundable. If a font file is defective, please notify us by email within 30 days of purchase, and we will provide a suitable replacement. Refunds will not be issued for incorrect license purchases.