Zhiyong Datong Free Download
A typeface handwritten with a brush by Jia Zhiyong over more than two years, covering nearly 10,000 characters.
Baidu Netdisk
Click the button to show the link and extraction code
Design & features
Zhiyong Datong began as brush lettering by Jia Zhiyong, was extended with AI assistance and then refined glyph by glyph over more than two years. "Datong" refers both to his hometown in Shanxi and to the ideal of a harmonious world.
It covers 6,763 common hanzi.
Best uses
If you are working on journals and illustration lettering or greeting cards and notes, Zhiyong Datong is an easy pick, and it is also worth trying for merchandise. Set it a little larger and tilt it slightly for a casually jotted look.
Pairing ideas
Fonts on this site that pair well with Zhiyong Datong:
- Jiangcheng Yuan (江城圆体) — a legible rounded face for supporting text
- Zero G — an equally playful Latin face that keeps the English part on-style
License
Free for commercial use — Free for personal and commercial use.
How to install
- Open the link, enter the code and save or download the files from Baidu Netdisk.
- Unzip the archive if needed, then double-click the .ttf / .otf file and click Install (Windows) or Install Font (macOS).
- Restart Photoshop, Figma or other design apps so the new font shows up.
FAQ
Is Zhiyong Datong free for commercial projects?
Free for personal and commercial use. Keep the license file that comes with the download and confirm the latest terms with the official source before commercial use.
How complete is the character set of Zhiyong Datong?
According to its release notes, Zhiyong Datong supports Simplified Chinese. It covers 6,763 common hanzi.
Is Zhiyong Datong good for body text?
Not for long text. Use Zhiyong Datong for titles, pull quotes and handwritten notes, and Jiangcheng Yuan for everything else.
What is Zhiyong Datong called in my design apps after installing?
Download the files from the Netdisk link and unzip them, then drag the files into your system fonts folder, or double-click and install. Restart your design app and search for "智勇大同体" in the font list.
Source
- Font introduction and license info: https://www.uisdc.com/datong-typeface