font-fandol ☆

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Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Fonts

Tags: fonts chinese typography opentype cjk

Install: brew install --cask font-fandol

About:
Fandol is a comprehensive OpenType font package designed for Chinese typesetting. It provides a complete set of glyphs covering the GB2312 character set, making it suitable for general-purpose Chinese text rendering. The font serves as a reliable, open-source alternative for systems lacking native Chinese fonts.

Key Features:

Complete GB2312 character set coverage
OpenType format for cross-platform compatibility
Open-source license (SIL Open Font License)
Designed for high-quality screen and print rendering

Use Cases:

Displaying Chinese text on systems without native CJK fonts
Document typesetting and publishing with Chinese content
Web development targeting Chinese-speaking audiences

Alternatives:

Noto Sans CJK – More extensive Unicode coverage but larger file size
Source Han Sans – Similar scope but Adobe's professionally designed alternative

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