Noto Serif CJK SC
brew install --cask font-noto-serif-cjk-sc
v2.003
Open-source serif font family covering Simplified Chinese characters with multiple weights and styles.
Why you might care
Part of Google's Noto font project designed to provide comprehensive Unicode coverage. Use this if you need reliable, free serif typography for Simplified Chinese text in documents, web design, or publishing. Includes multiple weights and is professionally maintained.
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★ GitHub stars · updated 6mo ago
Links
- https://github.com/notofonts/noto-cjk/tree/main/Serif
- GitHub: notofonts/noto-cjk
- Brew formula source: Casks/font/font-n/font-noto-serif-cjk-sc.rb
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