Welcome to the fourth issue of Font News, an occasional newsletter from Mark Simonson Studio with updates on new fonts and other items of interest. If you know anyone else who might like to subscribe, feel free to send them to the signup page.
This issue’s nameplate graphic features Etna.
New fonts: Etna
I’m very excited to introduce a brand new typeface family that’s been on my back burner for decades: Etna. It was inspired mainly by the Aetna style of wood type from the 1880s. Etna tames this quirky Victorian design transforming it into a complete family suitable for modern use, adding a full range of six weights and italics, allowing it to work equally well for both text and display.
There is also a nice mini-site that tells the complete story of Etna and the history of the Aetna genre.
Updated fonts: Mostra Nuova 2.0
I’ve made a big update to Mostra Nuova, with a variety of new features including 3 new weights (Semibold, Extrabold, and Extraheavy), support for Cyrillic, new alternate glyphs, and more. People who previously licensed the existing styles are eligible for free updates for those styles. Check with the place you purchased the license from.
