Author's note

DF Fang Song 1B-GB, from DynaLab, is a free FangSong-style Chinese font with the crisp, literary poise of traditional book typography. The letters balance thin verticals with sharper, heavier horizontals and pointed brush-like finishes, giving the font a formal rhythm that feels cultured rather than ornate.

It fits editorial mastheads, book covers, cultural posters, museum graphics, and title cards where that classic printed Chinese tone matters. As a free font, it also works well for short pull quotes and packaging names, because the strokes carry a quiet contrast and a slightly calligraphic snap that keeps brief lines lively.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
(c) Copyright DynaLab Inc. 1993
Font family
DFFangSong1B-GB
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
DFFangSong1B-GB
Full font name
DFFangSong1B-GB
Name table version
10 July, 1993: 1.00, initial release
Postscript font name
DFFangSong1B-GB
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
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
GB5FS1B.TTF
DFFS1B.TTF