font-pretendard-std
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.3.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Category: Fonts
Tags: font typography korean design open-source
Install: brew install --cask font-pretendard-std
About:
Pretendard Std is a comprehensive open-source font family designed to provide a consistent and harmonious typographic experience across both Korean and Latin scripts. It serves as a universal substitute for system fonts like Apple SD Gothic Neo and Noto Sans KR, offering superior readability and a modern aesthetic. This package delivers the standard weight collection, making it an essential resource for developers and designers seeking reliable, high-quality typography in their applications.
Key Features:
  • Extensive language support for Korean, Latin, and other scripts
  • Optimized legibility for both digital screens and print media
  • Serves as a reliable substitute for proprietary system fonts
  • Open-source and freely available under the SIL Open Font License
Use Cases:
  • Establishing consistent typography in web and mobile applications
  • Designing user interfaces and marketing materials for Korean audiences
  • Ensuring font availability in containerized or minimal Linux environments
Alternatives:
  • font-noto-sans-kr – Noto Sans KR is another excellent open-source Korean font, but Pretendard is often preferred for its more refined metrics and modern feel.
  • font-spoqa-han-sans – Spoqa Han Sans is a popular alternative, but it is primarily focused on Japanese and Chinese characters, with a different design philosophy.
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 2:18pm 1.3.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 0fcdfab4