About R9 Type+Design
This page will provide background information on R9 Type+Design including getting to know the team behind the cool typefaces, and a contact form.
We’re a nifty type foundry from Vancouver, Canada
We believe that design emerges from the perfect balance between form and function. This belief exists in all our retail and custom font design projects. It’s why we ensure that our typefaces are not only well crafted but also user-friendly, versatile and full of design features and alternates. While you’re here, feel free to search through our retail font library. And if you’re looking for quality custom and bespoke fonts for your brand, we’re always here to help.
Meet our team
Tana Kosiyabong, Creative Director/Type Designer
Tana is a well-rounded creative director, graphic designer, and art director with 20+ years of experience in integrated design and advertising. His works span from the traditional print, packaging, and broadcast to the web, experiential, and digital type designs. He has worked for a wide variety of clients, including Volkswagen, Toyota, Nivea, Disney, Rogers.
Tana has a keen eye for design. Working with typefaces for over twenty years, he knows what it takes to design ones that suit other designers’ needs.
Sir Angus of Gastown, Recreational Director
Born in the Czech Republic to a royal canine family, Angus has become a Canadian since he was three months old. He spent most of his childhood in Gastown, a rough but lively neighborhood in Vancouver, Canada. Sir Angus started his career as a web celebrity and has managed his own personal blog, Angus of Gastown.
Recently, he has teamed up with Tana to open a fancy type shop, R9, where he works as a Recreational Director. Angus is highly motivated, especially when food is involved. His talents include speed eating, roll-over trick, and taking a nap.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you. Feel free to ask us questions, send us love notes, or simply subscribe to our awesome email list.
More ways to get in touch
R9 Type+Design is located at 150 E. Cordova Street, Unit 210, Vancouver, BC V6A 0E7, Canada