font-dejavu ☆

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Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.37@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Fonts

Tags: fonts unicode typography open-source dejavu

Install: brew install --cask font-dejavu

About:
DejaVu is a comprehensive font family based on the Bitstream Vera fonts, designed to provide extensive Unicode coverage while maintaining high legibility. It serves as a drop-in replacement for Vera, adding support for a wide range of languages and symbols. This makes it an essential resource for developers and users needing robust international text rendering.

Key Features:

Extensive Unicode coverage including Greek, Cyrillic, and Asian scripts
High-quality TrueType and OpenType formats for screen and print
Free and open-source, licensed under Bitstream Vera and Arev licenses
Designed for excellent on-screen legibility at small sizes

Use Cases:

System-wide font replacement for improved international text support
Web development to ensure consistent cross-platform font rendering
Document creation requiring diverse language and symbol sets

Alternatives:

Noto Sans – Broader Unicode coverage but larger file size
Liberation – Metrically compatible with Arial, Times New Roman, Courier New

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