While a famous saying tells us “A picture is worth a thousand words,” there are some designers who use typography to create portraits with the literal meaning of “typeface”. These typefaces represent the characteristics of the models in the portraits. Here is a list of mind-blowing works. Enjoy!

Lady Gaga | Skye Shettle

Bob Marley | Jonas Fleuraime

Self Portrait | Stacey Grove

Dalai Lama | yatu-ex

Lil Wayne | tbwachiat

Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails | Maxdoming

Utada Hikaru Typo Portrait | Ashed-Dreams

Michael Jordan | PhreshSoldier

Mother Teresa | Dencii

Mahatma Gandhi | Dencii

Morgan Freeman | Straye-Close

William Shakespeare | Yelnoc