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. Skandia Mono brings monospaced proportions to this superfamily, providing a cohesive and timeless visual identity across technical and editorial contexts.
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 Mono Typeface font is designed by Arve Båtevik
Store Norske Skandia Mono is designed by Arve Båtevik.