font-gentium-book-basic ☆

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Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.102@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Fonts

Tags: font serif typography multilingual design open-font-license

Install: brew install --cask font-gentium-book-basic

About:
Gentium Book Basic is a versatile serif typeface designed for professional typography. It offers a comprehensive character set including Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts, making it ideal for multilingual documents. The font provides excellent readability and a classic aesthetic suitable for both digital and print media.

Key Features:

Extensive multilingual support covering Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts
High legibility for both screen and print applications
Professional-grade serif design with multiple weights
Open Font License for free commercial and personal use

Use Cases:

Professional document and publishing workflows
Web typography and digital content creation
Multilingual typesetting and international publishing

Alternatives:

font-georgia – Georgia is a widely available system font but lacks the extensive multilingual character coverage of Gentium Book Basic
font-liberation-serif – Liberation Serif provides similar metrics to Times New Roman but Gentium Book Basic offers superior language support and more refined design

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