Norse
Interrobang Type · 2015
A single-weight heavy display typeface drawing on Viking and Scandinavian visual motifs, with sharp serifs, bulky stems and ornamental lowercase letterforms.
About
Released in 2015, Norse is built for large-scale display use, particularly in contexts such as sports franchises and breweries where bold, themed lettering is expected. The sharp serifs and thick stems reference Viking strength, while the lowercase incorporates curved and geometric details drawn from Scandinavian decorative patterns. OpenType features include contextual alternates, discretionary ligatures, small caps and old-style numerals.
Classification
A heavy display typeface with sharp serifs and thick stems styled after Norse and Viking visual language, placing it firmly in the display category with slab-like serif characteristics used for dramatic effect rather than body text.