Nova Cut

display · Designed by Wojciech Kalinowski

Nova Cut: Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow

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Nova Cut is a display typeface with a strong geometric foundation and sharp, angular letterforms that give it a distinctly engraved or cut-stone aesthetic. The letters feature high contrast between thick and thin strokes, with terminals and details that suggest craftsmanship and precision. It reads as formal but not traditional, carrying a sense of architectural weight without feeling dated. The overall effect is bold and structured, with a personality that sits somewhere between classical Roman inscriptions and modern geometric design.

Nova Cut works well as a primary headline font for luxury or premium brands where the engraved quality adds perceived value, such as jewelry labels, high-end spirits packaging, or boutique hotel branding. It is also a solid choice for editorial mastheads or section headers in print and digital publications that want a distinctive, authoritative look without defaulting to standard serif styles. In web or app contexts, it can function effectively as a logo-level display element or hero heading on landing pages for architecture firms, cultural institutions, or design studios where visual precision matters.

Best suited for: Nova Cut suits luxury branding, editorial headlines, and architectural or cultural institution identities where geometric precision and engraved visual weight strengthen premium positioning.

Design considerations: As a display-only typeface with a single regular weight, Nova Cut performs best at larger sizes where its angular letterforms and stroke contrast remain legible and impactful. The geometric structure pairs well with both serif and sans-serif companions, making it flexible for multi-font systems despite its singular variant offering.

Pairing guidance: Pair Nova Cut with Cinzel for classical editorial layouts where both fonts share geometric discipline, use Lora as a refined serif body text that complements the engraved quality without competing for attention, or combine it with Raleway as a lighter sans-serif for supporting text and UI elements that maintain visual hierarchy while allowing Nova Cut to dominate as the primary display voice.

Pairs well with

Cinzel Lora Raleway

Nova Cut at a glance

Designer

Wojciech Kalinowski

License

SIL Open Font License 1.1

Added to Google Fonts

March 2011

Last updated

September 2025

Styles

1 (1 weight)

Classification

Display

Character sets

2

Distributed via

Google Fonts

Nova Cut styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Nova Cut 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 Nova Cut support?

Nova Cut 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 Cut commercially?

Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Nova Cut 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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Nova Cut FAQ

Is Nova Cut free for commercial use?

Yes. Nova Cut 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 Nova Cut include?

Nova Cut comes in a single weight, Regular (400), with no italic style.

Does Nova Cut support Cyrillic?

No. Nova Cut supports Latin and Latin Extended, but not Cyrillic.

Who designed Nova Cut?

Nova Cut was designed by Wojciech Kalinowski. It was added to Google Fonts in March 2011.