Mark Simonson Studio
Home to the Web’s Most Trusted Commercial Font — Proxima Nova
- Used by the Best
Trusted by hundreds of thousands of premium brands, backed by 40+ years of typographic excellence.
- Official Source
Authentic fonts with fair, clear licensing directly from Mark’s studio. Simple and transparent.
- Expert Support
Real help from the creator and his expert team, plus updates, custom services, and continued support.
From the Notebook
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New Site Design October 16, 2026 Welcome to the first major redesign of my website since 2013.
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Introducing Neotype August 4, 2026 Introducing Neotype, a retro-futuristic display family that started as a student project in 1976.
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Introducing Heckle March 26, 2026 Introducing Heckle, a vintage brush script display family that goes back to a doodle in 2005.
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Studio Tour
You might wonder: Where does a type designer like me spend his days? Do I have a fancy office in a skyscraper in downtown Saint Paul? Do I have a receptionist? An H.R. department? Interns? An espresso bar? None of that. I work by myself out of a repurposed back bedroom in a modest 1920s-era bungalow in the quiet residential Saint Paul neighborhood of Saint Anthony Park. Let me show you around...
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