Hans van Maanen is a science writer and type designer living in Amsterdam. He has published many books and contributes regularly to De Volkskrant newspaper and other publications.

Type-wise he has a special fondness for early twentieth century Dutch typefaces and designers. His first commercial font release is Lexington, published through Canada Type in 2006.

Hans van Maanen is a science writer and type designer living in Amsterdam. He has published many books and contributes regularly to De Volkskrant newspaper and other publications.

Type-wise he has a special fondness for early twentieth century Dutch typefaces and designers. His first commercial font release is Lexington, published through Canada Type in 2006.