DFKaiShu1B-GB TrueTypePersonal use
DFKaiShu1B-GB
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GB5KM1B.TTF

Author's note

DFKaiShu1B-GB, a free Chinese Kai-style font from DynaLab Inc. in 1993, carries the poised, brush-written rhythm of traditional regular script. The letters feel upright yet lively, with tapered strokes, sharp flicks, and a steady handwritten cadence that keeps the texture formal without turning stiff.

It fits naturally in cultural posters, book covers, editorial headings, restaurant branding, and title cards where a classical written voice matters. As a free font, it also suits short quotes, chapter openers, and packaging callouts, since the brush energy gives even a few characters the presence of penned signage.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
(c) Copyright DynaLab Inc. 1993
Font family
DFKaiShu1B-GB
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
DFKaiShu1B-GB
Full font name
DFKaiShu1B-GB
Name table version
10 July, 1993: 1.00, initial release
Postscript font name
DFKaiShu1B-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 classSlab serifs
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular
Complete pack contains 2 font weights listed below:
GB5KM1B.TTF
DFKM1B.TTF