LXGW WenKai

OFL LXGW / Fontworks Inc. 6 Styles Regular

Sample text

Kiểu chữ đẹp giúp truyền tải ý nghĩa, cảm xúc và văn hóa thông qua các dạng ký tự được thiết kế tinh tế, khiến việc giao tiếp bằng văn bản trở nên hiệu quả và hấp dẫn hơn.

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Licensing & Commercial Compliance

LXGW WenKai is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by LXGW / Fontworks Inc., published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Verified free for commercial advertising, UI design, websites, and publishing. Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-13.

License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)
Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed
Designer / Foundry LXGW / Fontworks Inc.
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles

About This Font

LXGW WenKai is a refined, open-source typeface designed by LXGW and Fontworks Inc., combining the elegance of traditional calligraphy with modern readability. Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), this font supports Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, Korean, and English scripts, making it a versatile choice for multilingual projects. Its medium weight and clean sans-serif-like appearance (though rooted in the Klee Project's semi-cursive style) offer a warm, approachable feel ideal for digital and print media. Available in TTF format, LXGW WenKai is free to use for personal and commercial projects under the OFL terms.

Key Features

  • • Inspired by the Klee Project, blending semi-cursive and print-style strokes for a natural, handwritten aesthetic.
  • • Comprehensive language support: Simplified Chinese, Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, Korean, and English.
  • • Open-source license (OFL) allows free use, modification, and redistribution for personal and commercial projects.
  • • Single weight (Medium) with consistent stroke contrast, suitable for body text and headings.
  • • Optimized for screen readability with clear glyph shapes and smooth curves.
  • • Regularly updated by the LXGW community, ensuring broad character coverage and typographic refinements.

Recommended Use Cases

Branding and logo design for businesses targeting Chinese-speaking audiences with a modern yet traditional touch. Editorial layouts, such as magazines or blogs, requiring a legible and friendly typeface for long-form reading. User interface (UI) design for apps or websites that need multilingual support, especially in East Asian markets. Packaging and product labels where a warm, handcrafted feel enhances brand identity. Educational materials, including textbooks and worksheets, for subjects involving Chinese characters and Latin text.

Font Information

Font Family
LXGW WenKai
Font Type
Sans-serif
Designer
LXGW / Fontworks Inc.
Foundry
LXGW / Fontworks Inc.
License
OFL
File Formats
TTF
Font Weights
Regular
File Size
17.89 MB
Release Date
2025-06-06
Last Updated
2026-06-13

Copyright

Copyright 2021-2025 LXGW (https://github.com/lxgw/LxgwWenKai) Copyright 2020 The Klee Project Authors (https://github.com/fontworks-fonts/Klee)

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Copyright 2021-2025 LXGW (https://github.com/lxgw/LxgwWenKai) Copyright 2020 The Klee Project Authors (https://github.com/fontworks-fonts/Klee) This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: https://scripts.sil.org/OFL

Official license URL (external)

https://scripts.sil.org/OFL

Tags

lxgw wenkai Regular Sans-serif Greek Japanese Simplified Chinese Cyrillic Korean

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LXGW WenKai free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, LXGW WenKai may be used in commercial projects when you follow the license terms. Review the full license on this page before downloading. You can also read our license guide: /en/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does LXGW WenKai support?
Based on character-coverage data, LXGW WenKai primarily supports: Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Does LXGW WenKai support Chinese characters?
Yes. LXGW WenKai includes Chinese character coverage (subject to the actual glyph set in the font files), suitable for Chinese UI and content.
Can I embed LXGW WenKai on my website?
Yes, you can embed LXGW WenKai on websites using @font-face or CSS, as the OFL permits web embedding. Ensure you comply with the license by not selling the font alone and including the license file if redistributed.
What file formats are available for LXGW WenKai?
LXGW WenKai is available in TTF (TrueType Font) format, which is widely compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and most design software.
Does this font include Japanese or Korean characters?
Yes, LXGW WenKai supports Japanese (ja) and Korean (ko) scripts, along with Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, and English, making it suitable for multilingual projects.

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