diff --git a/adafruit_max7219/matrices.py b/adafruit_max7219/matrices.py
index 1c969dc..3294688 100644
--- a/adafruit_max7219/matrices.py
+++ b/adafruit_max7219/matrices.py
@@ -52,7 +52,15 @@ def init_display(self) -> None:
         self.fill(0)
         self.show()
 
-    def text(self, strg: str, xpos: int, ypos: int, bit_value: int = 1) -> None:
+    def text(
+        self,
+        strg: str,
+        xpos: int,
+        ypos: int,
+        bit_value: int = 1,
+        *,
+        font_name: str = "font5x8.bin"
+    ) -> None:
         """
         Draw text in the 8x8 matrix.
 
@@ -60,8 +68,11 @@ def text(self, strg: str, xpos: int, ypos: int, bit_value: int = 1) -> None:
         :param int xpos: x position of LED in matrix
         :param int ypos: y position of LED in matrix
         :param int bit_value: > 1 sets the text, otherwise resets
+        :param str font_name: path to binary font file (default: "font5x8.bin").
+          The font can only be set once, if you want a different font you must
+          re-initialize the matrix.
         """
-        self.framebuf.text(strg, xpos, ypos, bit_value)
+        self.framebuf.text(strg, xpos, ypos, bit_value, font_name=font_name)
 
     def clear_all(self) -> None:
         """