# Letter Set Typography — An arduous design tool

> Digital tool for artistic, imperfect, and tactile typography design. (iPhone/iPad app by Erin Sparling.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-set-typography/id6468196570 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Erin Sparling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675760744)
- Category: Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-set-typography/id6468196570/reviews.md

## What is Letter Set Typography?

A cave painting, hidden for centuries in the Lascaux network. 
A cuneiform tablet, waiting for millennia beneath the earth.
A papyrus scroll, entombed amongst the ash in Pompeii. 

The work of an artist, the sign of one's hand; the idea made permanent through perseverance, practice and piedmont.

I miss imperfection. I miss being able to see the artist’s hand behind their work. I do not accept that the digital tools we use have to hide these things, even in lettering. Let's celebrate the artistic rendition of information, together. Let's remember the struggle of exact character placement, the misadventures of substituting a zero for an O, the beauty of a printed font catalog, and the tactile sensation of using rub-on lettering in an era well before the phrase "Desktop publishing" meant anything other than what one did on a desk.

## Key features

- Embraces artistic imperfection
- Mimics tactile lettering feel
- Celebrates artist's hand
- Digital typography exploration
- Unique character placement

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season 1 Features | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Letter Set Typography

### What is Letter Set Typography?

Letter Set Typography is a design tool that aims to bring back the artistic imperfections and tactile feel of traditional lettering methods into digital design. It allows users to explore and create designs that celebrate the artist's hand and the unique character of manual typography.

### What devices does Letter Set Typography support?

Letter Set Typography is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Letter Set Typography?

Letter Set Typography has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Letter Set Typography updated?

The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on December 23, 2025. The app was initially released on September 19, 2025, indicating a relatively recent update cycle.

### What is the user rating for Letter Set Typography?

Letter Set Typography has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on 5 ratings, suggesting high user satisfaction.

### Does Letter Set Typography have ads?

No, Letter Set Typography does not contain advertisements.

### What is the pricing for Letter Set Typography?

Letter Set Typography is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases.

### Can I create unique character placements with Letter Set Typography?

Yes, the app emphasizes the struggle of exact character placement and the artistic rendition of information, allowing for unique and deliberate character arrangements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-06-02

Minor improvements focused on document fidelity.

Under rare circumstances, a document’s center may have appear squished after multiple working sessions. This has been resolved.

### 1.2.0 — 2025-12-23

A lot of improvements across the board, including:
- many realistic rulers that also act as stencils 
- faster performance of strokes and stamping
- higher-quality document rendering
- sharper text
- a new font (Garamond)

### 1.1.0 — 2025-11-30

- More performant and responsive sheet controls
- Expanded font selection
- Revamped image use for more accurate collages
- Improved rendering and letter masking
- Better export image sharing on macOS
- New paper generation system, with lined, construction, screentone and halftone creation

### 1.0 — 2025-09-19

No release notes.

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## More apps by Erin Sparling

- [Wish You Were Here - Postcards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wish-you-were-here-postcards/id6447085442)

All apps by Erin Sparling: https://appshunter.io/developer/1675760744

## Related topics

[typography designer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/typography-designer)

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