font-bm
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Type: Cask  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: bitmap-font monospace retro development
Install: brew install --cask font-bm
About:
BM Font is a bitmap font format primarily used in retro computing and gaming environments. This package provides the font files necessary for rendering text in legacy applications or for creating authentic pixelated visual styles. It ensures crisp, readable text at small sizes without anti-aliasing.
Key Features:
  • Monospaced bitmap design for perfect character alignment
  • Optimized for low-resolution displays and terminal use
  • High legibility at small pixel sizes
  • Lightweight with minimal rendering overhead
Use Cases:
  • Programming in terminal emulators for a retro aesthetic
  • Developing retro-style games or applications
  • Creating authentic 8-bit or 16-bit computer system interfaces
Alternatives:
  • font-terminus – Terminus is a more modern bitmap font optimized for high-resolution screens, while BM Font is rooted in classic system fonts.
  • font-mono – Standard monospaced fonts like DejaVu Sans Mono use vector outlines, offering scalability but lacking the pixel-perfect sharpness of bitmap fonts.
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