Nova Square
display · Designed by Wojciech Kalinowski
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Nova Square is a geometric display typeface with clean, squared-off letterforms that give it a distinctly technical and futuristic feel. Each character is built on a consistent grid-like structure, with uniform stroke widths and sharp corners that eliminate any organic curves. The result is a font that reads as precise and mechanical, sitting somewhere between industrial design and science fiction aesthetics. It has enough visual weight to command attention in headlines without becoming aggressive, and its regularity makes it feel organized rather than chaotic.
Nova Square works well for technology brands, gaming interfaces, and electronics product lines where a modern, engineered look is part of the identity. It fits naturally into science or space-themed editorial layouts, especially for magazine covers, chapter headings, or poster designs where the subject matter benefits from a forward-looking visual tone. It also suits UI headings for apps or software products that want to signal precision and innovation, such as developer tools, data dashboards, or hardware manufacturer websites.
Best suited for: Nova Square works well for technology product headlines, gaming interfaces, science-themed editorial covers, and app UI headings where a precise, engineered aesthetic strengthens the brand message.
Design considerations: The single regular weight limits typographic hierarchy options, making it most effective as an accent or display element rather than body text. Its geometric, grid-based construction and uniform stroke widths create visual consistency that may feel formal in contexts requiring warmth or approachability.
Pairing guidance: Pair Nova Square with a flexible sans-serif that offers multiple weights and styles to handle supporting roles. Orbitron complements its futuristic character, Source Sans 3 provides neutral versatility across body and secondary text, and Rajdhani offers a complementary technical feel with lighter weight options for hierarchy and emphasis.
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Nova Square at a glance
Wojciech Kalinowski
SIL Open Font License 1.1
April 2011
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Display
2
Google Fonts
Nova Square styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Nova Square character map
Which languages does Nova Square support?
Nova Square includes 2 character sets:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Nova Square commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Nova Square 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.