Issued by Berthold in 1923 [Reichardt 2011] or 1924 [Wetzig 1926–40]. In 1924, kursiv and fett styles were added. ldźkowski had the regular as Mars [Reichardt 2011].
Face had a phototype revival of the two upright styles [Face c.1981].
The bold weight was digitized as Maple Leaf Rag NF.
Not to be confused with Nova (Photoscript, c.1967), a custom design for Nova magazine.