idfont Kaiun Free Download
A hand-drawn retro typeface based on a design by Inoue Design, with 4,402 Simplified Chinese characters.
Baidu Netdisk
Click the button to show the link and extraction code
Design & features
idfont Kaiun is based on a design by Japanese designer Inoue Design and covers everyday typesetting needs as a Japanese font.
It includes 4,402 Simplified Chinese characters (2,470 common ones) plus half- and full-width alphanumerics, kana, Greek, Cyrillic and box-drawing characters; it leans Traditional, so some Simplified characters are missing.
Best uses
We recommend idfont Kaiun for retro and nostalgic themes, headline captions on app screenshots 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 idfont Kaiun:
- Alibaba PuHuiTi (阿里巴巴普惠体) — a neutral face that stays clear at small sizes, ideal for body and supporting text
- D-DIN PRO — 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
Is idfont Kaiun 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.
Does idfont Kaiun support Traditional Chinese and Japanese?
According to its release notes, idfont Kaiun supports Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Latin letters. It includes 4,402 Simplified Chinese characters (2,470 common ones) plus half- and full-width alphanumerics, kana, Greek, Cyrillic and box-drawing characters; it leans Traditional, so some Simplified characters are missing.
Can I use idfont Kaiun for long passages?
Not really. idfont Kaiun is built for headlines; its strong personality gets crowded in long paragraphs. Use idfont Kaiun for titles and leave body text to a neutral face such as Alibaba PuHuiTi.
What is idfont Kaiun called in my design apps after installing?
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 "id_壊雲体" in the font list.
Source
- Font introduction and license info: https://www.uisdc.com/idfont-huaiyunti