IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld Font Download – OFL

Name: IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld
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Author: Mike Abbink; Paul van der Laan; Pieter van Rosmalen; Eunyou Noh; Wujin Sim; Yejin We; Jinhee Kim; Yona Kim; Zheng Chuyang; Xue Tianmeng; Wang Yingqiao; Cai Huan; Li Jian; Hsuan Hao Chang; Sueh Li Tan; Hsin Yin Low;

Licensing & Core Factoid Summary

IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld is a Sans-Serif typeface designed by Mike Abbink; Paul van der Laan; Pieter van Rosmalen; Eunyou Noh; Wujin Sim; Yejin We; Jinhee Kim; Yona Kim; Zheng Chuyang; Xue Tianmeng; Wang Yingqiao; Cai Huan; Li Jian; Hsuan Hao Chang; Sueh Li Tan; Hsin Yin Low;, published under Open Source (SIL OFL) (Official License). Includes 1 weight(s)/style(s). Last verified: 2026-06-10.

License Type Open Source (SIL OFL)

Commercial Rights Open Source · Commercial & Derivative Allowed

Designer / Foundry Mike Abbink; Paul van der Laan; Pieter van Rosmalen; Eunyou Noh; Wujin Sim; Yejin We; Jinhee Kim; Yona Kim; Zheng Chuyang; Xue Tianmeng; Wang Yingqiao; Cai Huan; Li Jian; Hsuan Hao Chang; Sueh Li Tan; Hsin Yin Low;

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About This Font

IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld is a sans-serif typeface from the renowned IBM Plex superfamily, designed by a global team including Mike Abbink, Paul van der Laan, and collaborators at Sandoll Inc. This specific weight, Smbld (SemiBold), offers a balanced, professional appearance ideal for digital interfaces and branding. Licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), it supports Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, and English scripts, making it versatile for multilingual projects. The font combines clean geometric forms with subtle humanist touches, ensuring excellent legibility across screen and print media.

Key Features

SemiBold weight with consistent stroke contrast for clear readability at various sizes
Comprehensive language support covering Simplified Chinese, Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Japanese, and English
Geometric sans-serif design with open apertures and generous spacing for enhanced legibility
Optimized for digital screens with hinting and smooth rendering in OTF format
Part of the cohesive IBM Plex family, allowing seamless pairing with other Plex weights and styles

Recommended Use Cases

Corporate branding and identity materials for multinational companies requiring multilingual consistency User interface design for web and mobile applications, especially dashboards and data-heavy displays Editorial layouts and magazines that blend Chinese and Latin text in a modern, clean aesthetic Technical documentation or product manuals where clarity and professionalism are paramount Signage and wayfinding systems in environments needing both Chinese and Western script support

Font Information

Font Family: IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld
Font Type: Sans-serif
Designer: Mike Abbink; Paul van der Laan; Pieter van Rosmalen; Eunyou Noh; Wujin Sim; Yejin We; Jinhee Kim; Yona Kim; Zheng Chuyang; Xue Tianmeng; Wang Yingqiao; Cai Huan; Li Jian; Hsuan Hao Chang; Sueh Li Tan; Hsin Yin Low;
Foundry: Sandoll Inc.
License: OFL
File Formats: OTF
Font Weights: Regular
File Size: 4.35 MB
Release Date: 2025-06-19
Last Updated: 2026-06-10

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Official license URL (external)

http://scripts.sil.org/OFL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld free for commercial use?

Under the listed "OFL" license, IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld 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: /hi/licenses/ofl.

Which languages does IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld support?

Based on character-coverage data, IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld primarily supports: जापानी, 简体中文, 繁体中文. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.

Does IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld support Chinese characters?

Yes. IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld includes Chinese character coverage (subject to the actual glyph set in the font files), suitable for Chinese UI and content.

What is the license type for IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld?

It is licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL), which allows free use, modification, and redistribution for personal and commercial projects, provided the license terms are followed.

Can I use this font on websites via @font-face embedding?

Yes, the OFL permits web embedding. You can host the font file on your server or use a CDN, but you must include the license and not sell the font alone.

What file format is available for download?

IBM Plex Sans TC Smbld is available in OTF (OpenType Font) format, which is widely compatible with both Windows and macOS systems.

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