font-source-han-serif-vf
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.003R@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: fonts typography variable-fonts design cjk opensource
Install: brew install --cask font-source-han-serif-vf
About:
Source Han Serif VF is a variable font family that provides a comprehensive set of East Asian characters alongside Latin support. It allows designers to fine-tune weight and width on a continuous scale, offering superior typographic flexibility and reduced file sizes compared to static font sets. This makes it ideal for modern web and UI design where responsive typography is essential.
Key Features:
  • Variable font technology for dynamic weight and width adjustments
  • Extensive coverage of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Latin scripts
  • Open source license (SIL Open Font License) allowing free use and modification
  • Optimized for screen rendering and digital publishing
Use Cases:
  • Web design requiring responsive typography across different devices
  • Digital publishing and eBook creation with multilingual support
  • UI/UX design systems needing a single font file for multiple weights
Alternatives:
  • Noto Serif CJK – Google's open-source CJK font; similar scope but static weights only
  • Noto Serif – Google's serif font for non-CJK scripts; lacks East Asian character support
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