Store Norske Nord Plakat - Poster display cut inspired by 1960s modernist posters, designed for clarity and visual impact at large sizes.

About

Store Norske Nord is a northern interpretation of the classic turn-of-the-century grotesque, defined by trumpet-shaped stroke endings and subtle charm. Conceived for the Skrift i Oslo exhibition, which explored the city’s tradition of signage and lettering from 1864 to 1964, Nord brings a distinctly regional perspective to the well-established grotesque genre.

The Nord family is both functional and flexible, consisting of eight weights with matching italics. This range allows for expressive use in everything from editorial layouts to branding systems, providing designers with a robust toolkit for both text and display.

Complementing the core family is Nord Plakat, a singular poster-focused display cut inspired by the bold lettering of 1960s modernist posters. At a time when standard typefaces were unavailable at large sizes, designers crafted custom grotesques for poster lettering, adjusting proportions, weight, and spacing to achieve maximum impact. Nord Plakat distils these letterings, combining influences from diverse sources into a contemporary poster typeface that is powerful and striking, delivering clarity and presence even at a distance.

Together, Nord and Nord Plakat offer both versatility for text and editorial use, as well as a commanding visual presence for display applications. This balance of utility and charm has made Store Norske Nord a popular choice for posters, branding, editorial work, and digital environments, where it excels in everything from logos to running text.

For those seeking a monospaced companion, Nord Mono delivers the same unique expression in a typewriter-inspired format.

The Store Norske Nord Plakat Typeface font is designed by Arve Båtevik

Store Norske Nord Plakat is designed by Arve Båtevik.