Source Han Serif CN

Name: Source Han Serif CN
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Author: Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana & ideographs); Frank Grießhammer (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Wenlong ZHANG 张文龙 (bopomofo); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soohyun PARK 박수현, Yejin WE 위예진 & Donghoon HAN 한동훈 (hangul elements, letters & syllables)

OFL Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana & ideographs); Frank Grießhammer (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Wenlong ZHANG 张文龙 (bopomofo); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soohyun PARK 박수현, Yejin WE 위예진 & Donghoon HAN 한동훈 (hangul elements, letters & syllables) 4 Styles Regular Bold

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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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Source Han Serif CN is a Serif typeface designed by Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana & ideographs); Frank Grießhammer (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Wenlong ZHANG 张文龙 (bopomofo); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soohyun PARK 박수현, Yejin WE 위예진 & Donghoon HAN 한동훈 (hangul elements, letters & syllables), published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Verified free for commercial advertising, UI design, websites, and publishing. Includes 2 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-13.

License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)

Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed

Designer / Foundry Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana & ideographs); Frank Grießhammer (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Wenlong ZHANG 张文龙 (bopomofo); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soohyun PARK 박수현, Yejin WE 위예진 & Donghoon HAN 한동훈 (hangul elements, letters & syllables)

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About This Font

Source Han Serif CN is a comprehensive serif typeface designed by Ryoko NISHIZUKA, Frank Grießhammer, and a team of international experts. Released under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), this open-source font supports Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, Korean, and English scripts. With its elegant, classic serif structure, it is ideal for long-form reading, editorial design, and print materials that require a refined, traditional appearance. The font is available in Bold and Regular weights, packaged as TTF files for easy installation.

Key Features

• OFL-licensed open-source font, free for personal and commercial use
• Supports Simplified Chinese, Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, Korean, and English
• Classic serif design with high readability for body text and headings
• Includes Regular and Bold weights for versatile typographic hierarchy
• Designed by a global team of type experts from Adobe and Sandoll Communications

Recommended Use Cases

Print publications such as books, magazines, and newspapers requiring a traditional serif aesthetic Editorial design for long-form articles and reports in Simplified Chinese and multilingual contexts Branding and packaging for cultural or heritage-oriented products Academic papers and formal documents where serif typefaces enhance readability Web and app interfaces that need a classic, trustworthy typographic voice

Font Information

Font Family: Source Han Serif CN
Font Type: Serif
Designer: Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana & ideographs); Frank Grießhammer (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Wenlong ZHANG 张文龙 (bopomofo); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soohyun PARK 박수현, Yejin WE 위예진 & Donghoon HAN 한동훈 (hangul elements, letters & syllables)
Foundry: Adobe Systems Incorporated
License: OFL
File Formats: TTF
Font Weights: Bold, Regular
File Size: 13.82 MB
Release Date: 2025-06-18
Last Updated: 2026-06-13

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Copyright © 2017 Adobe Systems Incorporated (http://www.adobe.com/), with Reserved Font Name 'Source'. This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This Font Software is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the SIL Open Font License for the specific language, permissions and limitations governing your use of this Font Software.

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Official license URL (external)

http://scripts.sil.org/OFL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Source Han Serif CN free for commercial use?

Under the listed "OFL" license, Source Han Serif CN 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 Source Han Serif CN support?

Based on character-coverage data, Source Han Serif CN 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 Source Han Serif CN support Chinese characters?

Yes. Source Han Serif CN includes Chinese character coverage (subject to the actual glyph set in the font files), suitable for Chinese UI and content.

What file formats are available for download?

Source Han Serif CN is available in TTF (TrueType Font) format, which is compatible with most operating systems and design software.

Can I embed this font on my website?

Yes, the OFL license permits web embedding using @font-face or other methods. You may need to convert the TTF file to WOFF/WOFF2 for optimal web performance.

Is Source Han Serif CN a sans-serif or serif font?

Source Han Serif CN is a serif (衬线体) typeface, characterized by its classic, traditional serif strokes, ideal for formal and long-form text.