Prociono
serif · Designed by Barry Schwartz
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Prociono is a serif typeface with a classical structure and moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes. It draws from traditional roman letterforms, giving it a bookish, refined quality without feeling stiff or overly formal. The letterforms are well-proportioned with clear serifs and open counters, making it readable at text sizes while still carrying enough personality to hold attention in display use. It leans toward a scholarly, slightly literary tone rather than a corporate one, and it does not try to be modern or minimal.
Prociono works well as a body font for long-form editorial content such as online magazines, literary journals, or cultural blogs where readability and a sense of tradition matter. It also fits naturally in branding for independent publishers, academic institutions, or specialty retailers like bookshops or artisan food businesses that want to communicate heritage without being stuffy. For web design, it can serve as a heading font in projects that need a classic counterpoint to a clean sans-serif body, particularly where the overall design aims for an educated, thoughtful audience.
Best suited for: Consider Prociono for editorial layouts, publishing, brand storytelling, feature headings, and reading-focused projects that call for a serif foundation.
Design considerations: This ProFont page provides one available variant, so typographic hierarchy will need to come primarily from size, spacing, color, or a supporting family. Test Prociono with real project copy at the intended scale before using it across multiple text roles.
Pairing guidance: Consider Playfair Display for editorial headings or longer supporting text, Source Sans 3 for body copy, navigation, or interface text, and Satisfy for an expressive accent or short callout, assigning each family a distinct role alongside Prociono.
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Prociono at a glance
Barry Schwartz
SIL Open Font License 1.1
August 2011
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Serif · Display
1
Google Fonts
Prociono styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Prociono character map
Which languages does Prociono support?
Prociono includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Prociono commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Prociono is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.