Nova Slim

display · Designed by Wojciech Kalinowski

Nova Slim: Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs

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Nova Slim is a display typeface with a narrow, upright structure and clean geometric construction. Its letterforms are tall and condensed, giving it a compact efficiency without sacrificing legibility at larger sizes. The strokes have a modest contrast and the overall texture sits somewhere between a retro science-fiction aesthetic and mid-century modernism. It has a slightly futuristic feel but avoids being gimmicky, making it distinctive without being difficult to read. The weight sits in a medium range, which means it holds attention without overwhelming surrounding elements.

Nova Slim works well as a heading font for tech-focused brands or startups that want a forward-looking identity without defaulting to the usual geometric sans options. It suits editorial layouts in science, technology, or design publications where section headers need visual personality but must stay functional. It also fits UI contexts like dashboard titles or app onboarding screens where space is limited and a condensed typeface helps pack more meaning into less horizontal room.

Best suited for: Nova Slim works well for tech-focused headlines, editorial section headers in design and science publications, and UI elements like dashboard titles where condensed letterforms maximize limited horizontal space.

Design considerations: As a display typeface available only in regular weight, Nova Slim performs best at larger sizes where its geometric construction and modest stroke contrast remain visually clear. The narrow, upright structure makes it particularly effective for space-constrained layouts that benefit from its compact efficiency.

Pairing guidance: Pair Nova Slim with Josefin Sans for a cohesive geometric aesthetic across display and body contexts, Lora to balance its modern geometry with serif warmth in editorial settings, or Raleway to extend its contemporary character across multiple weights and styles while maintaining visual harmony.

Pairs well with

Josefin Sans Lora Raleway

Nova Slim 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 Slim styles

Weight Name Upright
400 Regular Aa Bb Gg 123

Nova Slim 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 Slim support?

Nova Slim 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 Slim commercially?

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

Is Nova Slim free for commercial use?

Yes. Nova Slim 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 Slim include?

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

Does Nova Slim support Cyrillic?

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

Who designed Nova Slim?

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