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Central Type

Chicago·United States
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Founded

2016

Founder

Mark Butchko

Notable Typefaces

IdlerRodgerDeaconDirkHalsted

Style

americanretrodisplay

Notes

Chicago-based independent foundry established 2016 by Mark Butchko (formerly Lamesville). Mark is an animator, graphic designer, and type designer with affinity for 1960s-70s design—album covers, book jackets, posters. First release was Rodger (2016). Known for practical workhorse typefaces. Created custom Tubi Stans typeface for Tubi 2024 rebrand with DixonBaxi. Clients include Animal Planet, CDW, and Dove Chocolate.