Author's note

DF Biao Kai Shu 1B, from DynaLab, is a free Chinese Kai-style brush font with the calm authority of signwritten calligraphy. The letters show tapered strokes, slight dry-brush irregularity, and a hand-cut rhythm that feels formal without turning stiff.

It fits work that needs a traditional voice - cultural posters, restaurant branding, book covers, title cards, and packaging with an East Asian reference. As a free font, it is especially useful for short lines and feature text where those brushed endings and upright, deliberate movement can carry the whole layout.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
(c) Copyright DynaLab Inc. 1993
Font family
DFBiaoKaiShu1B
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
DFBiaoKaiShu1B
Full font name
DFBiaoKaiShu1B
Name table version
10 July, 1993: 1.00, initial release
Postscript font name
DFBiaoKaiShu1B
Trademark notice
Trademark by DynaLab Inc.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created1993-07-01
Revision1
Glyph count257
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular