font-linux-biolinum
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.3.0,2012_07_02@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: fonts typography serif open-source design
Install: brew install --cask font-linux-biolinum
About:
Linux Biolinum is a contemporary serif typeface designed for high legibility in both digital and print environments. Part of the Linux Libertine open-source font project, it features elegant stroke contrast and distinctive ligatures. This cask provides the font files for system-wide installation on macOS via Homebrew.
Key Features:
  • Open-source serif font with high-quality hinting
  • Includes advanced typographic features like ligatures and old-style figures
  • Optimized for on-screen readability and print publishing
  • Part of the comprehensive Linux Libertine font family
Use Cases:
  • Professional typesetting for documents and publications
  • Enhancing readability in long-form text content
  • Designing user interfaces with elegant serif typography
Alternatives:
  • font-linux-libertine – The sans-serif counterpart from the same family, often used together for headings and body text
  • font-georgia – A proprietary serif font with similar x-height and readability characteristics
  • font-times-new-roman – Classic serif font, but proprietary and lacks modern OpenType features
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