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Kaisotai Free Download

A thin, clear Japanese typeface with about 3,900 kanji and a retro feel.

Kaisotai (廻想体)·Free for commercial use

Baidu Netdisk

Click the button to show the link and extraction code

Design & features

Kaisotai is a slender Japanese typeface built only from vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines. Tall and thin, its fine, clear look feels retro, while the rigid verticals add a cool edge.

It has about 3,900 kanji; some Simplified characters are missing, so switch to Traditional input.

Best uses

Kaisotai shows its personality best in retro and nostalgic themes, short-video cover titles and article header images. For headlines, tighten the tracking a little and size it well above body text for a clear hierarchy.

Pairing ideas

Fonts on this site that pair well with Kaisotai:

  • Glow Sans (未来荧黑) — a neutral face that stays clear at small sizes, ideal for body and supporting text
  • Monaspace — a Latin companion that never competes and has great numerals

License

Free for commercial use — Free for personal and commercial use.

License terms can change and may differ between versions. Before any commercial use, read the license from the official source and confirm it covers your use. This site only collects download links and does not grant any license.

How to install

  1. Open the link, enter the code and save or download the files from Baidu Netdisk.
  2. Unzip the archive if needed, then double-click the .ttf / .otf file and click Install (Windows) or Install Font (macOS).
  3. Restart Photoshop, Figma or other design apps so the new font shows up.

FAQ

Do I need a license to use Kaisotai in commercial work?

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 Kaisotai support Traditional Chinese and Japanese?

According to its release notes, Kaisotai supports Traditional Chinese and Japanese. It has about 3,900 kanji; some Simplified characters are missing, so switch to Traditional input.

Is Kaisotai good for body text?

Not really. Kaisotai is built for headlines; its strong personality gets crowded in long paragraphs. Use Kaisotai for titles and leave body text to a neutral face such as Glow Sans.

How do I use Kaisotai in Photoshop or Figma?

Download the files from the Netdisk link and unzip them, then double-click the .ttf or .otf file and choose Install (Windows) or Install Font (macOS). Restart your design app and search for "廻想体" in the font list. Figma in the browser needs the Figma font installer to read local fonts.

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