A while ago, Fontworks, a relatively old Japanese font company, shared seven free open source fonts on the GitHub website. Everyone can download them for free, and they can be used for commercial or personal purposes. Some fonts are also listed on the Google Fonts website, which means you can enter commonly used words first to see if you like them.
Japanese Fontworks releases 7 free SIL open source fonts
The seven free open source fonts shared by Fontworks this time are:
- RocknRoll (available in Google Fonts)
- DotGothic16 (available in Google Fonts)
- Rampart
- Reggae (available in Google Fonts)
- Stick (available in Google Fonts)
- Klee
- Train (available in Google Fonts)
Klee is also divided into Regular and SemiBold. Strictly speaking, there are eight types in total. All fonts can be installed with two clicks after downloading (Windows 10), which is very simple. All fonts are licensed under SIL Open Font License. If you have any questions about licensing,can read this article。
1. RocknRoll
RocknRoll is a popular style font with a rounded shape that creates a lively feel.
2. DotGothic16
DotGothic16 is a bitmap font based on 16×16 Gothic, which is a bit like the text you would see in old 8bit games and is highly readable. Although it is an old-looking font, it can be said that this type of font has become more and more popular in recent years.
3. Rampart
Rampart is a font designed with a unique outline shadow style. Each word is presented as a 3D image, which is very suitable for content that emphasizes impact, strength and stability. However, this one is not listed on Google Fonts, so you can only install it and try it out to see if you like the fonts you want to use.
4. Reggae
Reggae is a font with a popular design. It is often seen in Japanese magazines and online content. The end of the font emits a dynamic pulse, which is very suitable for expressing energy, rhythm or emphasis.
5. Stick
Just like the name Stick, the font adopts a straight-line design, creating a cute and interesting atmosphere, which is very suitable for digital content and physical printing.
6. Klee
Klee is a font that uses pencil or pen handwriting. It has a quiet and elegant appearance and is very suitable for use in textbooks. It is available in Regular and SemiBold.
7. Train
Train, which translates to “railway” in Japanese, is a Gothic font with outer and inner lines, giving it an open and energetic feel. It is suitable for use in titles that emphasize the first impression.
Source: KOCPC Chinese