Bitcount Grid Double

display · Designed by Petr van Blokland

Bitcount Grid Double: Quick zephyrs blow, vexing daft Jim

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Bitcount Grid Double is a display typeface built on a pixel grid structure, giving it a distinct retro-digital appearance. The letterforms are constructed from doubled grid points, which creates a layered, slightly three-dimensional effect that sits somewhere between classic bitmap type and contemporary data visualization aesthetics. It reads as technical and structured without feeling cold, carrying a sense of nostalgia for early computing while remaining visually current. The overall personality is bold and precise, with enough quirk to stand out in contexts where generic sans-serifs would blend into the background.

This font works well for tech-focused branding projects where a company wants to signal innovation with a nod to digital heritage, such as developer tools, cybersecurity platforms, or hardware startups. It suits event posters and festival branding in the gaming, esports, or electronic music space, where the grid-based aesthetic aligns with the audience's visual expectations. It also fits editorial headlines in technology or design publications, where section headers or pull quotes need visual weight and a distinct identity without sacrificing legibility at larger sizes.

Best suited for: Consider Bitcount Grid Double for tech product interfaces, gaming event graphics, electronic music festival posters, and editorial headlines requiring distinctive visual presence with technical credibility.

Design considerations: The font's pixel-grid construction and layered letterforms demand generous sizing to preserve legibility and visual impact; the retro-digital personality works best when paired with contemporary design elements to avoid dated appearance. Nine weight options from 100 to 900 enable flexible hierarchy and emphasis across layouts while maintaining the typeface's structured, technical character.

Pairing guidance: Pair Bitcount Grid Double with Space Grotesk for clean, modern body text and UI elements; use IBM Plex Sans for extended readable passages and professional documentation where geometric clarity complements the display font's grid aesthetic; and employ Martian Mono for code blocks, technical specifications, or data-heavy contexts that reinforce the technological narrative.

Pairs well with

Space Grotesk IBM Plex Sans Martian Mono

Bitcount Grid Double at a glance

Designer

Petr van Blokland

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

January 2025

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

9 (9 weights)

Variable font

Yes: CRSV 0–1, ELSH 0–100, ELXP 0–100, slant -8–0, weight 100–900

Classification

Display

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

All 9 Bitcount Grid Double styles

Weight Name Upright
100 Thin Aa Bb Gg 123
200 ExtraLight Aa Bb Gg 123
300 Light Aa Bb Gg 123
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123
500 Medium Aa Bb Gg 123
600 SemiBold Aa Bb Gg 123
700 Bold Aa Bb Gg 123
800 ExtraBold Aa Bb Gg 123
900 Black Aa Bb Gg 123

Bitcount Grid Double character map

Uppercase

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Lowercase

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Numbers and punctuation

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ? & @ # % $ € £ ( ) [ ] { } . , : ; " ' - / * + =

Latin Extended (sample)

Ā Ă Ą Ć Č Ď Đ Ē Ę Ě Ğ Ī Į İ Ĺ Ľ Ł Ń Ň Ő Œ Ř Ś Ş Š Ť Ů Ű Ź Ż Ž

Which languages does Bitcount Grid Double support?

Bitcount Grid Double 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 Bitcount Grid Double commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Bitcount Grid Double 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.

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Bitcount Grid Double FAQ

Is Bitcount Grid Double free for commercial use?

Yes. Bitcount Grid Double is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, so you can use it in commercial projects, including logos, client work and products you sell.

Which weights does Bitcount Grid Double include?

Bitcount Grid Double includes 9 weights, from Thin (100) to Black (900). There are no italic styles. It's also a variable font, so any weight between 100 and 900 is available.

Does Bitcount Grid Double support Cyrillic?

No. Bitcount Grid Double supports Latin and Latin Extended, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Bitcount Grid Double?

Bitcount Grid Double was designed by Petr van Blokland. It was added to Google Fonts in January 2025.