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Gotham vs Proxima Nova
Gotham and Proxima Nova are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a geometric foundation. Where Gotham leans bold, formal, Proxima Nova brings minimal. Compare which suits your Branding project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:50%
Gotham
Proxima Nova
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Gotham
Premium
Proxima Nova
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gotham | Proxima Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended, cyrillic |
| Source | Hoefler&Co | Mark Simonson Studio |
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Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Gotham
- bold, formal design character
- Suited for Political and Advertising
- From hoeflerco
- 6 free alternatives available
Consider: Proxima Nova
- minimal design character
- Suited for Fintech and Saas
- From mark-simonson-studio
- 6 free alternatives available
- Broader language support
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