Hu Xiaobo Nanshen Free Download
One of three free typefaces released by Hu Xiaobo Studio in late 2019, clean, steady and tall.
Baidu Netdisk
Click the button to show the link and extraction code
Design & features
Hu Xiaobo Nanshen uses chamfered corners and strong horizontal–vertical contrast. A slightly raised centre of gravity and equal proportions make it steady and tall; some joined strokes are simplified, and dense areas are left unmerged to keep room to breathe.
It contains 7,331 characters and 7,317 glyphs.
Best uses
Stylistically, Hu Xiaobo Nanshen works well for variety-show captions, headline captions on app screenshots and brand slogans. Avoid long paragraphs; titles, short phrases and numbers are where it does its best work.
Pairing ideas
Fonts on this site that pair well with Hu Xiaobo Nanshen:
- Source Han Sans (optimized) (思源黑体(优化版)) — regular strokes that handle long descriptions and UI text well
- Monaspace — clean geometry for English, numerals and data
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
Do I need a license to use Hu Xiaobo Nanshen 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.
How complete is the character set of Hu Xiaobo Nanshen?
According to its release notes, Hu Xiaobo Nanshen supports Simplified Chinese. It contains 7,331 characters and 7,317 glyphs.
Is Hu Xiaobo Nanshen good for body text?
Not really. Hu Xiaobo Nanshen is built for headlines; its strong personality gets crowded in long paragraphs. Use Hu Xiaobo Nanshen for titles and leave body text to a neutral face such as Source Han Sans (optimized).
How do I install Hu Xiaobo Nanshen?
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 "胡晓波男神体" in the font list.
Source
- Font introduction and license info: https://www.uisdc.com/huxiaobo-nanshen