font-nimbus-sans-l ☆
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Type: Cask  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: font sans-serif typography open-source helvetica-alternative
Install: brew install --cask font-nimbus-sans-l
About:
Nimbus Sans L is a high-quality, open-source sans-serif typeface designed as a metrically compatible alternative to Helvetica. It offers excellent rendering quality and extensive language support, making it a reliable choice for professional typography. The font is widely used for screen and print applications where a neutral, legible sans-serif is required.
Key Features:
  • Metrically compatible with Helvetica
  • Extensive language and script support
  • Open-source and freely available
  • Optimized for screen and print rendering
Use Cases:
  • Web design requiring Helvetica fallbacks
  • Document and print layout with open-source fonts
Alternatives:
  • Helvetica – Proprietary commercial font that Nimbus Sans L emulates
  • Liberation Sans – Another Helvetica alternative with different licensing
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