font-kaiso ☆
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Type: Cask  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: font japanese typography ui readability
Install: brew install --cask font-kaiso
About:
Kaiso is a Japanese font family designed for optimal on-screen readability, particularly for UI elements and small text sizes. It features a balanced design that maintains clarity without appearing too bold or heavy, making it ideal for extended reading. The font includes multiple weights and supports comprehensive Japanese character sets including Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and Latin characters.
Key Features:
  • Optimized for screen readability at small sizes
  • Multiple weight variants including Regular and Bold
  • Comprehensive Japanese character support (JIS X 0208/0213)
  • Clean, modern aesthetic suitable for UI and text
  • Free for personal and commercial use
Use Cases:
  • User interface design for Japanese software applications
  • Long-form text display in documents and websites
  • Terminal and code editor font for Japanese developers
Alternatives:
  • Noto Sans JP – Google's font with broader language support but larger file size
  • Rounded M+ – Rounded style alternative with similar Japanese coverage
  • Source Han Sans – Adobe's open-source font with heavier weight and more stylistic variants
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