font-overused-grotesk
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: font monospace developer typography coding
Install: brew install --cask font-overused-grotesk
About:
Overused Grotesk is a monospaced typeface designed specifically for programming environments and code editors. It features distinct glyphs to prevent confusion between similar characters, such as 'I', 'l', and '1'. The font aims to improve code readability and reduce eye strain during long coding sessions.
Key Features:
  • Monospaced design for perfect code alignment
  • Distinguishable characters (e.g., I, l, 1, 0, O)
  • Optimized for IDEs and terminal windows
  • Open source and free to use
Use Cases:
  • Daily coding in text editors like VS Code or Vim
  • Terminal and command-line interface usage
  • Technical documentation writing
Alternatives:
  • Fira Code – Fira Code includes ligatures, whereas Overused Grotesk focuses on character distinction without ligatures.
  • JetBrains Mono – JetBrains Mono is a highly popular developer font with extensive language support, while Overused Grotesk offers a distinct visual style.
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