font-stix
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.13b171@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: fonts mathematics scientific unicode technical publishing
Install: brew install --cask font-stix
About:
STIX (Scientific and Technical Information Exchange) is a comprehensive set of fonts designed for mathematics, science, and technology publishing. It provides a unified typeface system that supports complex mathematical notation and technical documentation with full Unicode coverage. The font family includes regular, bold, italic, and specialized mathematical symbols for scholarly work.
Key Features:
  • Complete Unicode support for mathematical and scientific notation
  • Harmonized design across serif, sans-serif, and script styles
  • Optimized for both screen and print readability
  • Includes over 7,900 glyphs covering technical symbols
Use Cases:
  • Academic and scientific publishing with complex mathematical equations
  • Technical documentation requiring specialized symbols and notation
Alternatives:
  • font-dejavu – DejaVu provides broader general Unicode coverage but less specialized math support
  • font-liberation – Liberation focuses on metric compatibility with commercial fonts, not scientific notation
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