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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 20120503@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: fonts gnu typography unicode free-software
Install: brew install --cask font-freefont
About:
FreeFont is a collection of high-quality, scalable outline fonts in the PostScript format. It provides a comprehensive set of glyphs, including the full Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic alphabets, making it a versatile choice for multilingual typesetting. Its primary value is offering a complete, freely distributable font set suitable for both on-screen display and professional printing.
Key Features:
  • Comprehensive Unicode coverage for multiple scripts
  • High-quality PostScript outlines for professional printing
  • Freely distributable under a GNU license
  • Includes serif, sans-serif, and monospace variants
Use Cases:
  • Typesetting documents in multiple languages
  • General-purpose desktop publishing and print work
  • Web development as a freely licensed font resource
Alternatives:
  • Noto Fonts – A more modern and extensive font family with wider Unicode support, but with a different aesthetic.
  • DejaVu Fonts – A popular, widely used font set based on Bitstream Vera, offering excellent Unicode coverage.
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