Store Norske Skandia Condensed
Store Norske Skriftkompani · Arve Båtevik
A mildly condensed cut of Arve Båtevik's Skandia, rooted in a rediscovered neo-grotesque designed for the Norwegian National Railway.
About
Designed by Arve Båtevik, Skandia Condensed narrows the footprint of the Skandia family without pushing it into compressed territory, preserving the balanced contrast and geometric calm of the original. The cut is positioned for editorial systems, identities and signage where column economy matters but visual continuity with the wider family remains important. Broad Latin coverage extends to Nordic, Sami, Baltic, Celtic and Turkish scripts, with a full OpenType feature set including stylistic alternates for Æ and IJ forms.
Classification
Derived from a Scandinavian neo-grotesque originally designed for the Norwegian National Railway, the condensed cut retains the geometric calm and balanced contrast of the parent family, placing it firmly in the neo-grotesque tradition.