Bitcount Grid Single Ink
display · Designed by Petr van Blokland
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Bitcount Grid Single Ink is a monospaced display typeface built on a dot-grid structure, giving each character a pixelated, bitmap-like appearance that feels rooted in early computing and digital screen aesthetics. The letterforms are constructed from a single ink weight, meaning strokes are uniform and deliberate, resulting in a look that is geometric, technical, and slightly retro without leaning into nostalgia for its own sake. It has a strong personality that reads as precise and systematic, with a visual rhythm that comes from its grid-based construction rather than traditional calligraphic or typographic convention. It is not a font that blends into the background, and it works best when given space to make a statement.
This typeface is a natural fit for tech-focused branding where a digital or code-adjacent identity is part of the product story, such as developer tools, cybersecurity platforms, or hardware companies. It works well as a display heading in editorial contexts covering technology, gaming, or data culture, where its grid structure reinforces the subject matter visually. It could also be used effectively in creative portfolios or experimental web projects where the designer wants to signal a self-aware, screen-native aesthetic without resorting to generic sans-serifs.
Best suited for: Consider this typeface for tech product interfaces, gaming headlines, experimental digital projects, and editorial covers emphasizing technology or data-driven subjects.
Design considerations: The nine available weights from 100 to 900 offer flexibility in establishing visual hierarchy while maintaining the grid-based character structure. The monospaced, dot-grid construction creates strong visual presence, making it most effective as a display element rather than extended body text.
Pairing guidance: Pair with Space Grotesk as a complementary sans-serif for supporting text and UI elements, IBM Plex Mono to reinforce technical or code-focused contexts with a matching monospace voice, or Orbitron to amplify the geometric, futuristic aesthetic across headlines and interactive components.
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Bitcount Grid Single Ink at a glance
Petr van Blokland
SIL Open Font License 1.1
September 2025
September 2025
9 (9 weights)
Yes: CRSV 0–1, ELSH 0–100, ELXP 0–100, SZP1 0–100, SZP2 0–100, XPN1 -100–100, XPN2 -100–100, YPN1 -100–100, YPN2 -100–100, slant -8–0, weight 100–900
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All 9 Bitcount Grid Single Ink 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 Single Ink character map
Which languages does Bitcount Grid Single Ink support?
Bitcount Grid Single Ink 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 Single Ink commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Bitcount Grid Single Ink 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.