Fontrix
Corporate brand
UnclaimedSouth Korean type foundry and font cloud platform, known for free fonts like Rix열정도 and the RixFont Cloud subscription service.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Fontrix (폰트릭스) is a South Korean type foundry based in Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The company develops and distributes both free and commercial typefaces. It is known for creating free fonts such as Rix열정도 (Rix Passion), Rix이누아리두리네, and for contributing to the development of widely used open-source fonts like Nanum Myeongjo, Nanum Barun Gothic, and KoPub typefaces. Fontrix operates a commercial font subscription platform called RixFont Cloud (릭스폰트 클라우드), which offers over 800 typefaces. The company previously ran an online shop, Fontrix Mall, which was discontinued in 2020 and replaced by the current RixFont Cloud service. Fontrix's work spans font design, licensing, and cloud-based font delivery, serving individual designers, students, and corporate clients in South Korea and beyond.
History
Fontrix is a South Korean type foundry located in Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The company has developed a range of typefaces, including free fonts such as Rix열정도, Rix이누아리두리네, and has contributed to the creation of widely used open-source fonts like Nanum Myeongjo, Nanum Barun Gothic, and KoPub typefaces. These fonts have been adopted in various public and private contexts in South Korea. In addition to free fonts, Fontrix operates a commercial font brand called RixFont Cloud (릭스폰트 클라우드), which provides access to over 800 typefaces through a subscription model. The platform offers tiered plans for individuals, students, and enterprises, including the RixFont Basic, Master, Student, and MasterZ plans, as well as bundled offerings with partner foundries such as Rakfont, Daonfont, Doctorfont, Morisawa, Tlab, and TypeType. In 2020, Fontrix discontinued its online shop, Fontrix Mall, and transitioned to the RixFont Cloud service, which remains its primary commercial platform. The company continues to develop new typefaces and update its library, serving designers, agencies, and corporate clients in South Korea and internationally.
Fontrix Mall online shop discontinued; replaced by RixFont Cloud
Products and positioning
Affordable, cloud-based font licensing for individuals, students, and enterprises, with a mix of free and premium typefaces.
Rix열정도
Free Korean font developed by Fontrix.
Rix이누아리두리네
Free Korean font developed by Fontrix.
Nanum Myeongjo
Open-source Korean serif font co-developed by Fontrix.
Nanum Barun Gothic
Open-source Korean sans-serif font co-developed by Fontrix.
KoPub typefaces
Open-source Korean fonts co-developed by Fontrix.
RixFont Cloud
Commercial font subscription platform offering over 800 typefaces.
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