Overview
Zen Kaku Gothic New is a contemporary Japanese gothic typeface that prioritizes high legibility. Its unique yet simple design allows for effective typesetting without complex arrangements.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended, Japanese and Cyrillic, making it suitable for internationally oriented designs and text.
Available in Light, Regular and Bold weights, Suitable for various use cases, from explanatory text to body copy and headings.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Zen Kaku Gothic New was designed by Yoshimichi Ohira, aiming to create an accessible typeface that meets modern design needs in Japanese typography.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | Japanese | Cyrillic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light (300) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ |
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ |
| Medium (500) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ |
| Black (900) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | Yoshimichi Ohira |
| Official Link | https://www.zenfont.jp/ |

