font-noto-sans-old-sogdian
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Type: Cask  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: fonts unicode typography historical noto
Install: brew install --cask font-noto-sans-old-sogdian
About:
Noto Sans Old Sogdian is a Unicode font designed to render the historic Old Sogdian script, which was used by Sogdian merchants along the Silk Road. This cask installs the font files, enabling system-wide support for displaying this ancient script in documents and applications. It is part of the Google Noto font family, which aims to provide visual harmony across all written languages.
Key Features:
  • Complete Unicode coverage for the Old Sogdian block
  • High legibility and consistent design within the Noto family
  • System-wide availability via Homebrew installation
  • Free and open-source (OFL license)
Use Cases:
  • Displaying historical texts or academic research involving the Old Sogdian script
  • Developing multilingual applications that require support for ancient scripts
  • Digital typography projects focusing on historical or linguistic themes
Alternatives:
  • Noto Sans Sogdian – Supports the later Sogdian script rather than the older variant.
  • Google Fonts API – Web-based delivery; installing the cask provides local font files for offline use and native OS integration.
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