Dinglie Songke Free Download
A Song typeface based on Song-dynasty woodblock prints, rigorous with pronounced stroke rhythm, good for food, culture and editorial design.
Baidu Netdisk
Click the button to show the link and extraction code
Design & features
Dinglie Songke is drawn from Song-dynasty woodblock editions with rigorous structure and pronounced pressure changes; set in text it feels firm and resilient, with an airy, refined layout.
Built to GB2312, it has 7,415 characters, 6,769 of them hanzi.
Best uses
Dinglie Songke shows its personality best in retro and nostalgic themes, long-form reading pages and book and magazine pages. Pair it with generous white space to bring out its refined character.
Pairing ideas
Fonts on this site that pair well with Dinglie Songke:
- Alibaba PuHuiTi (阿里巴巴普惠体) — a neutral face that stays clear at small sizes, ideal for body and supporting text
- Basteleur — an elegant Latin serif for English subtitles and accents
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
Can I use Dinglie Songke commercially for free?
Free for personal and commercial use. For long-term uses such as logos or trademarks, it is worth confirming with the author or publisher.
Does Dinglie Songke support Simplified Chinese, or are characters missing?
According to its release notes, Dinglie Songke supports Simplified Chinese. Built to GB2312, it has 7,415 characters, 6,769 of them hanzi.
Is Dinglie Songke good for body text?
Yes, especially in print and long-form reading pages. Dinglie Songke has a literary tone well suited to text; for small UI elements such as buttons and tags, use Alibaba PuHuiTi.
How do I install Dinglie Songke?
Download the files from the Netdisk link and unzip them, then on Windows right-click and choose Install for all users; on macOS open it in Font Book and install. Restart your design app and search for "鼎猎宋刻体" in the font list.
Source
- Font introduction and license info: https://www.uisdc.com/ding-lie-song-font