Overview
Zen Old Mincho is a classic Japanese mincho typeface that combines traditional design elements with modern usability. Its range of weights allows for effective use in both text and larger sizes.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended, Japanese, Cyrillic and Greek, allowing multilingual text to be displayed in a consistent design.
Available in Regular and Bold weights, Allowing flexible use depending on text structure.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Zen Old Mincho was developed by Yoshimichi Ohira, who aimed to create a versatile typeface that meets the demands of contemporary typography while preserving the essence of traditional Japanese design.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | Japanese | Cyrillic | Greek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ | ΑαΩωΣ |
| Medium (500) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ | ΑαΩωΣ |
| Semi Bold (600) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ | ΑαΩωΣ |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ | ΑαΩωΣ |
| Black (900) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | БяЮжЯ | ΑαΩωΣ |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | Yoshimichi Ohira |
| Official Link | https://www.zenfont.jp/ |

