Maoken Shijinhei Free Download
A marker-hand-drawn typeface that adds Simplified characters to the Japanese Nishiki-teki font; supports both Simplified and Traditional.
Baidu Netdisk
Click the button to show the link and extraction code
Design & features
Maoken Shijinhei adds Simplified Chinese to Nishiki-teki (にしき的フォント) by Japanese designer Umihotaru, led by ZERO子 with several other designers. It has a lively, fun hand-drawn marker style.
It supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Best uses
Stylistically, Maoken Shijinhei works well for event poster headlines, article header images and headline captions on app screenshots. 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 Maoken Shijinhei:
- Alibaba PuHuiTi (阿里巴巴普惠体) — regular strokes that handle long descriptions and UI text well
- Krona One — a crisp Latin sans that keeps mixed Chinese–English text tidy
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 Maoken Shijinhei free for commercial projects?
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 Maoken Shijinhei support Simplified Chinese, or are characters missing?
According to its release notes, Maoken Shijinhei supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese. It supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Can I use Maoken Shijinhei for long passages?
Not really. Maoken Shijinhei is built for headlines; its strong personality gets crowded in long paragraphs. Use Maoken Shijinhei for titles and leave body text to a neutral face such as Alibaba PuHuiTi.
How do I install Maoken Shijinhei?
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 "猫啃什锦黑" in the font list.
Source
- Font introduction and license info: https://www.uisdc.com/maoken-shijinhei