font-ibm-plex-serif
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Stars: 11,101  |  Forks: 603  |  Language: CSS  |  Category: Fonts
Tags: font typography serif open-source ibm design
Install: brew install --cask font-ibm-plex-serif
About:
IBM Plex Serif is a professional, open-source serif typeface designed by IBM for high legibility in both print and digital media. It is part of the comprehensive IBM Plex superfamily, offering a cohesive and versatile design system that includes Sans, Mono, and Serif variants. Its main value lies in providing a free, corporate-grade serif font with extensive language support and multiple weights for professional typography.
Key Features:
  • Part of the IBM Plex superfamily for design cohesion
  • High legibility optimized for both print and screens
  • Extensive language support and character sets
  • Available in multiple weights and styles (e.g., Thin, Light, Regular, Bold)
  • Open-source and freely available for personal and commercial use
Use Cases:
  • Professional document design and corporate branding
  • Digital publishing and website typography
  • Academic papers and long-form reading material
  • User interface design requiring a serif font for contrast
Alternatives:
  • font-source-serif-pro – Another open-source serif with similar professional aims, but with a different design aesthetic and slightly different weight range.
  • font-crimson-text – A free serif font inspired by old-style typefaces, offering a more classical feel compared to IBM Plex Serif's modern design.
Version History
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Feb 2, 2026 1:03pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8f268008