SERVICES
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Type Design &
LetteringI design and develop typefaces from sketch to final production. My work includes drawing and expanding type systems, kerning, polishing, organizing font files, and preparing specimens and production-ready releases. Working as a native Bulgarian, I design in both Latin and Cyrillic scripts. -
Calligraphy &
Hand LetteringRooted in traditional calligraphy and shaped by a contemporary approach to form, my lettering work explores the expressive qualities of writing by hand. I write for weddings, events, exhibitions, as well as custom and personal projects. Mural design. -
Logo Design &
Brand TypographyI design custom logotypes and typographic identities for brands and cultural projects. My approach combines lettering, typography, and composition to create visual identities that are clear, distinctive, and adaptable across print and digital applications.
TYPE DESIGN & LETTERING
Bulgarian Cyrillic
for IBM PLEX fonts
for IBM PLEX fonts
In 2023, I collaborated with BoldMonday to design the Bulgarian Cyrillic extension for the IBM PLEX typeface family, ensuring consistency across Sans, Serif, Mono, and Condensed styles. Used globally across digital and print applications.
Bulgarian Cyrillic
for IBM PLEX fonts
for IBM PLEX fonts
In 2023, I collaborated with BoldMonday to design the Bulgarian Cyrillic extension for the IBM PLEX typeface family, ensuring consistency across Sans, Serif, Mono, and Condensed styles. Used globally across digital and print applications.
Rubina Typeface
A versatile serif typeface family system designed for diverse hierarchies and environments. Started as a Master graduation project at Type and Media. You can have a look at the current styles and request a pre-release license.
Rubina Typeface
A versatile serif typeface family system designed for diverse hierarchies and environments. Started as a Master graduation project at Type and Media. You can have a look at the current styles and request a pre-release license.
Collaborations & Contributions
Have a look at a few selected project collaborations.
Click on the images to see the work.
Click on the images to see the work.
‘Orian’ is the first typeface I designed and developed from start to finish after graduating from Type & Media in 2022.
I led the project throughout all stages, from initial concept and drawing to spacing, kerning, and production. In collaboration with Blast Foundry for ITF.
I led the project throughout all stages, from initial concept and drawing to spacing, kerning, and production. In collaboration with Blast Foundry for ITF.
At AboutType, I contributed to expanding character sets, organizing font files, and kerning across both Latin and Cyrillic scripts in close collaboration with Krista Radoeva. Working together throughout the process was a genuinely enriching experience!
Assisted in the development of ‘Bay Grotesque’, based on ‘Bay Sans’ by Barbara Bigosińska, with work focused on terminal refinement, spacing, and kerning across Roman and Italic styles, in collaboration
with Blast Foundry.
with Blast Foundry.
CALLIGRAPHY & HAND-LETTERING
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Lora Shtirkova
Type designer and Cyrillic consultant
Hey, I am a Bulgarian typeface designer and lettering artist focused on typography, scripts, calligraphy and visual expression across Latin and Cyrillic writing systems.
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Let’s work together!
Lora Shtirkova
shtirkovalora@gmail.com
shtirkovalora@gmail.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to book depends on the complexity and scope of your request. If you have a specific deadline in mind, I recommend reaching out as early as possible to ensure availability. For larger or more intricate projects like custom typefaces or wedding designs, a few weeks to a couple of months in advance is ideal. However, feel free to contact me anytime, and I’ll do my best to accommodate your timeline!
Every project is unique, so pricing varies based on factors like complexity, size, detail, and turnaround time. I offer custom quotes tailored to each project to ensure you get the best results within your budget. If you’d like a pricing estimate, reach out with details about your project, and I'll be happy to provide a quote!
I do my best to accommodate urgent requests whenever possible! If you need a project completed on short notice, please reach out with the details, and I’ll let you know if I can fit it into my schedule. Rush fees may apply depending on the timeframe and complexity.
Yes! I specialize in a variety of lettering styles, from modern calligraphic scripts and hand lettering to bold typography and custom typeface design. Whether you’re looking for something elegant, playful, or edgy, I can tailor the style to match your vision.
Absolutely! Custom lettering is a great way to add personality and uniqueness to logos, brand identities, packaging, wedding invitations, and more. Whether you need a one-of-a-kind script for your brand or a bespoke design for a special occasion, I’d love to collaborate and create something meaningful for you.
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