font-chenla
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Type: Cask  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: font khmer chenla typography cask
Install: brew install --cask font-chenla
About:
Font-Chenla is a digital typeface file designed for rendering the Chenla script, an ancient writing system used for the Khmer language. This cask provides a standardized installation method via Homebrew, ensuring consistent access for developers and designers working with Southeast Asian linguistic assets. It enables proper text display in applications supporting legacy Khmer character sets.
Key Features:
  • Provides the Chenla script typeface for digital rendering
  • Managed via Homebrew Cask for easy installation and updates
  • Ensures compatibility with modern macOS font rendering systems
  • Essential for accurate display of historical Khmer documents
Use Cases:
  • Typesetting academic papers or digital archives involving ancient Khmer texts
  • Developing multilingual applications that require support for historical Southeast Asian scripts
Alternatives:
  • Noto Sans Khmer – A more modern, comprehensive Google font family covering contemporary Khmer script, whereas Chenla focuses on historical rendering.
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