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Four Yenty Jap Fonts Featured in Typodarium 2027

Typodarium 2027 is out now, and I'm delighted to be featured for the second year in a row! This time, four of my typefaces have found their way into the calendar, which makes this year extra special. For those who haven't come across it, T...

YJ Knotted Ink: A Playful Hand-Drawn Font Made to Feel Human

Some fonts are polished. Some fonts are loud. YJ Knotted Ink is neither — and that’s exactly the point. This font began with a simple idea: what if letters felt like they were drawn slowly, with intention, and just a little joy? The kind o...

YJC Volt Swing — The Font That Dances Before You Even Type

Some fonts whisper. Some fonts shout. And then there are the rare, cheeky ones — the fonts that dance across the page with a little hip wiggle and a wink. That’s exactly how YJC Volt Swing came to life: a spark of energy, a need ...

YJC Dear Dotty — A Serif With a Soft Spot for Stories

Some fonts arrive in your life like a lightning bolt. YJC Dear Dotty arrived like a gentle tap on the shoulder — the kind that says, “Hey… I think I could be something special.” It started with tiny dotted details, a soft-serif shape, and the i...

YJC Sunny Ripple — A Font That Feels Like a Warm Hug on a Busy Day

Every now and then, a font idea floats into your mind like a little sunbeam — soft, warm, and completely refusing to be ignored. That’s exactly how YJC Sunny Ripple began. I wanted to create a typeface that felt like morning light on your coffee cup...

YJC Jelly Jam — A Font That Wiggles Its Way Into Your Heart

Some fonts are born from grids, rulers, and intense coffee-fueled precision. YJC Jelly Jam was absolutely not one of them. This one came from that soft, squishy place where creativity feels like playdough — joyful, imperfect in the be...

YJC Sun Trail — A Handwritten Serif Font With a Warm Heart

Some fonts arrive with a quiet whisper, and some walk in carrying a cup of warm tea saying, “Hey, you’re doing great.” YJC Sun Trail is definitely the second kind. This font was born on one of those afternoons where the light hits your des...

Meet YJC SNAPSTACK: The 3D Display Font Made for Fearless Expression

Some fonts arrive quietly… and then there’s YJC SNAPSTACK, the kind of font that strolls into the room, waves enthusiastically, and says, “Let’s make something fun today.” This chunky, hand-drawn 3D display font was born out of my love for bold...

Byron Sands YJC Featured in Typodarium 2026 Calendar

I’m excited to share a milestone for Byron Sands YJC, the very first font I designed and launched in 2024. What began as a simple, handwritten typeface created from curiosity has now been selected for the Typodarium 2026 calendar, publishe...

Instagram-style quote using bold and bouncy Hillside Hop font.

Bounce into Creativity with YJC Hillside Hop – A Playful Handwritten Font Full of Joy

Looking to add a playful twist to your design toolkit? Meet YJC Hillside Hop—a bubbly, bold, and bouncy handwritten font that instantly infuses your work with joy and personality. With rounded curves, quirky letterforms, and a fun-loving spirit...

Background display of flowing handwritten script used in elegant packaging mockup.

Add a Dash of Charm with YJC Cinnamon Twist: A Romantic Handwritten Script Font

Introducing YJC Cinnamon Twist, a flowing handwritten script font that blends warmth with effortless charm. Its smooth curves and natural strokes create an inviting yet refined look, perfect for adding personality and elegance to your...

Bringing letters to life, one sketch at a time.

Fonts with Heart: Launching My Type Foundry for Creatives & Storytellers

Where It All Began: A Love for Letters When I was a kid growing up in Indonesia, I would spend hours decorating my letters—scribbling words, shaping letters with flair, and giving each word a personality of its own. While the classroom happened arou...

Children’s book cover with playful story title in YJC Cheerio Sans font

Say Hello to YJC Cheerio Sans – A Playful, Hand-Drawn Font with Heart

The Story Behind Cheerio Sans YJC Cheerio Sans was born out of a desire to create something that felt like a smile in font form. In a world that often feels a bit too polished or robotic, I wanted to offer something more human—something that felt li...

Product label design featuring YJC Jollybean font

Introducing YJC Jollybean – A Handwritten Font That Sparks Joy

The Heart Behind the Typeface When I created YJC Jollybean, I wanted to bottle up a little spark of joy and put it into letters. The playful bounce, the charming imperfections—it’s all intentional. I designed this font for creatives who want their w...

Byron Sands YJC font on rustic café chalkboard menu design.

Say It Simply, Say It With Heart — Meet Byron Sands YJC

Clean. Friendly. Uncomplicated. Byron Sands YJC is a modern sans serif font that makes your words feel as good as they look. If you're searching for a minimalist sans serif font that still has a pulse—something that feels both profess...

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