Nokia Expanded Black Regular
Designed by Erik Spiekermann
| Font Name | Nokia Expanded Black |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Sans-Serif |
| Designer | Erik Spiekermann |
| Copyright | Alfin Weniardi Indarto |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Total Character | 235 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.3 |
| Ascent | 1000 |
| Descent | 300 |
| Units Per em | 1000 |
| Total Vertical Range | 1300 |
| Max Advance Width | 2970 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -100 |
| Similar Fonts | Helvetica Neue Extended, Arial Black, Franklin Gothic Heavy, Roboto Bold Expanded |
Nokia Expanded Black Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Nokia Expanded Black Regular is a key component of the legacy Nokia Sans typeface family, commissioned by the Finnish telecommunications company to define its global brand identity during the early 2000s. Designed by the renowned Erik Spiekermann and his team at MetaDesign, this font was crafted to be highly legible on the low-resolution screens of early mobile devices while maintaining a sophisticated corporate aesthetic. The 'Expanded' variant provides a wider horizontal stance, while the 'Black' weight offers maximum visual impact for display purposes.
The design philosophy behind Nokia Expanded Black Regular emphasizes a clean, geometric sans-serif structure that balances technical precision with a friendly, approachable feel. Its wide character proportions and heavy stroke weight make it particularly effective for short, punchy headlines and logotypes. Although Nokia eventually transitioned to the 'Nokia Pure' typeface, this expanded bold version remains an iconic piece of design history, frequently used by designers seeking to evoke a specific era of mobile technology and industrial reliability.
Nokia Expanded Black Regular Best Uses
Ideal for creating strong, recognizable corporate logos and tech-focused identities.
Excellent for high-visibility titles on posters, billboards, and website banners.
Perfect for product nomenclature and bold text on consumer electronic packaging.
Nokia Expanded Black Regular Glyphs
