Bona Nova font pairings
Fonts that go with Bona Nova — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.
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Bona Nova is a free serif typeface designed by Capitalics, Mateusz Machalski and Andrzej Heidrich, added to Google Fonts in 2021.
It comes in 2 weights with matching italics.
It is the #905 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Cyrillic Extended, Greek, Hebrew and Latin characters.
Bona Nova has a limited set of weights, so it is best used for headings or short text alongside a more extensive family.
Fonts that pair well with Bona Nova
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Bona Nova's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Poppins's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Bona Nova's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Oswald's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Bona Nova's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Open Sans's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Bona Nova's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Manrope's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
A classic contrast: Bona Nova's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Nunito's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.
Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.
Pairing two serifs works when one is clearly for display: Bona Nova for headlines and Lora for comfortable, continuous reading.
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How to use Bona Nova on your website
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bona Nova free for commercial use?
Yes. Bona Nova is distributed through Google Fonts under an open-source licence, so you can use it for free in personal and commercial projects, including websites, apps, logos and print.
What fonts go well with Bona Nova?
Good matches for Bona Nova include Poppins, Oswald, Open Sans and Manrope. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.
Is Bona Nova a variable font?
No. Bona Nova is available as 2 static weights.
Who designed Bona Nova?
Bona Nova was designed by Capitalics, Mateusz Machalski and Andrzej Heidrich.