Tiro Typeworks, founded in 1994 by John Hudson and Ross Mills, is a distinguished digital type foundry celebrated for its exceptional design and technical quality in font production. Initially starting as an independent retail entity, Tiro has evolved into a prominent developer of custom typefaces for major software companies, academic institutions, publishers, and government agencies. With a strong focus on multilingual computing since 1997, Tiro creates innovative fonts for diverse scripts and unique applications, including extensions for Latin typefaces and original multi-script designs.

The company has successfully produced typefaces for languages such as Arabic, Cherokee, Greek, and Devanagari, among others, while also catering to technical needs for CAD and academic typesetting. Tiro's client roster features industry giants such as Adobe, Apple, and Microsoft. Recognized for their contributions to typography, Tiro Typeworks not only licenses retail fonts but also supports projects and research in the field, serving as a valuable resource for type developers and users alike.