Store Norske Skandia Narrow - Condensed member of the Skandia superfamily, optimized for dense layouts and cohesive visual identity.

About

Store Norske Skandia is a rational geometric typeface designed for the northern mindset. Rooted in the clarity and utility of Scandinavian modernism, Skandia builds on its heritage to achieve a spirit of clarity and lasting relevance for today’s digital world. Designed with a focus on versatility and sustainability, Skandia is crafted to remain relevant in an ever-evolving visual landscape. Its straightforward forms and understated elegance convey simplicity, functionality, and a quiet confidence, qualities that make Skandia an appealing choice for branding, advertising, and digital design.

With carefully balanced contrast and proportions, Skandia ensures excellent readability on screens and in print, adapting seamlessly to a wide range of applications. The Skandia superfamily includes Skandia, Skandia Mono, Skandia Narrow, and Skandia Condensed, each available in eight weights with matching italics. Skandia’s clean design and subtle personality make it a reliable tool for crafting cohesive, modern, and timeless visual identities.

Skandia began with the discovery of a long-lost Scandinavian neo-grotesque designed for the Norwegian National Railway. You can read an in-depth design information article on Skandia’s roots and design process here.

The Store Norske Skandia Condensed Typeface font is designed by Arve Båtevik

Store Norske Skandia Condensed is designed by Arve Båtevik.