Bona Nova SC
serif · Designed by Capitalics, Mateusz Machalski, Andrzej Heidrich
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Bona Nova SC is a classical serif typeface with small caps built into its design, giving it a structured, formal appearance rooted in traditional book typography. The letterforms are well-proportioned with moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes, making it legible at a range of sizes without feeling overly decorative. It carries a sense of authority and refinement without being stiff, sitting comfortably in the space between academic and elegant. The small caps feature gives it a distinctive look that works particularly well for display and titling purposes where visual hierarchy matters.
This font is a solid choice for literary or academic publishing projects where a traditional typographic voice is appropriate, such as book covers, journal headers, or poetry collections. It also works well for luxury or heritage branding, particularly for businesses in law, finance, architecture, or hospitality that want to communicate credibility and longevity. In editorial design, Bona Nova SC can serve as a strong heading or section title font in print or digital magazines, especially those with a cultural or arts focus where a classical aesthetic is intentional rather than dated.
Best suited for: Book covers, journal headers, luxury branding, editorial titling, and academic publishing where classical typography and small caps enhance visual hierarchy and credibility.
Design considerations: The small caps feature is integral to the typeface's identity, offering distinctive styling options across regular, italic, and bold weights. Moderate stroke contrast and formal proportions suit extended reading in print while maintaining elegance in display contexts.
Pairing guidance: Pair Bona Nova SC with Cormorant Garamond for layered serif sophistication in literary projects, Lora for accessible body text that complements its classical voice, or DM Mono to introduce technical contrast in editorial layouts that blend traditional and contemporary sensibilities.
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Bona Nova SC at a glance
Capitalics, Mateusz Machalski, Andrzej Heidrich
SIL Open Font License 1.1
June 2024
May 2025
3 (2 weights + italics)
Serif
7
Google Fonts
All 3 Bona Nova SC styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Not available |
Bona Nova SC character map
Which languages does Bona Nova SC support?
Bona Nova SC includes 7 character sets:
- Cyrillic: Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and other Cyrillic-script languages
- Cyrillic Extended: additional Cyrillic letters used in languages such as Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
- Greek: modern Greek
- Hebrew: Hebrew and Yiddish
- 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
- Vietnamese: Vietnamese, including its stacked tone marks
Can I use Bona Nova SC commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Bona Nova SC 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.