Author's note

DFSong 1B GB, from DynaLab Inc., is a free Chinese Song-style font with the crisp, literary poise of classic print lettering. The characters balance fine horizontals against firmer verticals, with sharp wedge-like finishes and a calm, upright rhythm that feels rooted in book typography rather than signage.

That gives this free font a natural place in editorial mastheads, cultural posters, book covers, exhibition graphics, and title cards where you want a traditional Chinese voice without turning ornamental. It also works well for short headings and formal brand marks, because the letters carry a measured contrast and a composed, calligraphic dignity even in brief settings.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
(c) Copyright DynaLab Inc. 1993
Font family
DFSong1B-GB
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
DFSong1B-GB
Full font name
DFSong1B-GB
Name table version
10 July, 1993: 1.00, initial release
Postscript font name
DFSong1B-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 classFreeform 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:
GB5SL1B.TTF
GB5SX1B.TTF