font-437-plus
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: font bitmap retro dos monospace
Install: brew install --cask font-437-plus
About:
437 Plus is a high-quality bitmap font recreation based on the classic IBM Code Page 437 character set. It provides crisp, pixel-perfect rendering of the original DOS-era glyphs, optimized for modern high-DPI displays. This font is ideal for retro computing enthusiasts, developers creating terminal-style interfaces, or designers working on nostalgic UI elements.
Key Features:
  • Accurate recreation of IBM Code Page 437 glyphs
  • Optimized for modern high-DPI displays
  • Includes both standard and 'Plus' extended character variants
  • Monospaced layout perfect for terminal emulation
Use Cases:
  • Retro computing and DOS emulation projects
  • Developing terminal-style user interfaces
  • Creating authentic-looking old-school computer art
Alternatives:
  • PxPlus IBM VGA8 – Similar retro aesthetic with slightly different pixel rendering
  • Terminus – Modern terminal font with better readability but less retro authenticity
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