Simonson has described his typefaces as often being inspired by lettering styles of the past, such as the graphic design of the 1970s, Art Deco graphics and
wood type.[7][8][9]
Simonson worked as a graphic designer before specialising in type design.[1][14][15] His career as a type designer got a boost when his partner Pat won money on the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,[16][17] as her success allowed him to take six months off from graphic design work to design several new typefaces that he could sell.[7][8] He has also written blog articles on the history of type design and the lettering styles used in films, including the type blog Typographica.[18][19]
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