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Xiangcui Typewriter Free Download

A Song family by Xiangcui XC based on Source Han Serif, imitating typewriter ink spread, in 3 weights.

Xiangcui Typewriter (香萃打字机体)·Free for commercial use

Baidu Netdisk

Click the button to show the link and extraction code

Design & features

Xiangcui Typewriter is a Song family that imitates the ink spread of a typewriter. It was made by hand to fix Xiangcui Kesong looking too sharp at large sizes; W40 and W35 differ in horizontal stroke weight, how much strokes bleed together, and Latin serif details.

It has 3 weights, with a character set limited to about 7,000 GB2312 characters.

Best uses

Stylistically, Xiangcui Typewriter works well for invitations and certificates, long-form reading pages and packaging for literary-style brands. Pair it with generous white space to bring out its refined character.

Pairing ideas

Fonts on this site that pair well with Xiangcui Typewriter:

  • HarmonyOS Sans — regular strokes that handle long descriptions and UI text well
  • Italiana — adds a fashionable, classical touch to English titles

License

Free for commercial use — Released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1; 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

Can I use Xiangcui Typewriter commercially for free?

Released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1; 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.

How complete is the character set of Xiangcui Typewriter?

According to its release notes, Xiangcui Typewriter supports Simplified Chinese and Latin letters. It has 3 weights, with a character set limited to about 7,000 GB2312 characters.

Can I use Xiangcui Typewriter for long passages?

It can set body text, but avoid very small sizes on screen. For a more modern layout, use HarmonyOS Sans for text and keep Xiangcui Typewriter for headings.

How do I use Xiangcui Typewriter in Photoshop or Figma?

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 "Xiangcui Dazijiti" in the font list. Figma in the browser needs the Figma font installer to read local fonts.

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