font-noto-sans-kharoshthi ☆

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Type: Cask | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Fonts

Tags: font unicode historical kharoshthi noto typography

Install: brew install --cask font-noto-sans-kharoshthi

About:
Noto Sans Kharoshthi is a Unicode-compliant font designed to render the ancient Kharoshthi script used in Central Asia from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. It provides comprehensive glyphs for historical and linguistic research, ensuring accurate digital representation of inscriptions and manuscripts. This font integrates seamlessly with modern operating systems for academic and educational applications.

Key Features:

Full Unicode coverage for the Kharoshthi script block
Optimized legibility for historical text rendering
Open-source and freely licensed for all users
Consistent visual style within the Noto font family

Use Cases:

Academic study of ancient Gandharan and Central Asian history
Digital transcription and typesetting of historical inscriptions
Educational software development involving ancient scripts

Alternatives:

Noto Sans UI – A general-purpose sans-serif font that lacks specific Kharoshthi glyphs.
DejaVu Sans – Extends DejaVu fonts with broader Unicode support but is not specialized for Kharoshthi.

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