font-charis-sil ☆

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Type: Cask | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: formulae.brew.sh

Category: Fonts

Tags: font typography serif unicode design

Install: brew install --cask font-charis-sil

About:
Charis SIL is a serif typeface designed for optimal readability of text in print and digital media. It features robust Unicode support, making it ideal for linguistic and academic work. The font is part of the SIL International's collection, ensuring high-quality rendering for complex scripts.

Key Features:

Unicode-compliant serif font
Optimized for legibility and readability
Extensive character coverage for technical use
Open source (OFL license)

Use Cases:

Typesetting academic papers and technical documents
Displaying complex linguistic transcriptions

Alternatives:

font-times-new-roman – Charis SIL offers better Unicode support than the proprietary Times New Roman.
font-liberation-serif – Similar metric compatibility with Charis SIL but focused on office document interchange.

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