Author's note

MS Song by Zhuhai Stone Computerized Typesetting System R&D is a free serif font with tall, formal proportions and pronounced contrast between broad verticals and hairline strokes. Its fine, flat serifs and rounded arches give the lettering a crisp typeset quality, with generous widths keeping the forms stately rather than compressed.

It can establish a formal editorial voice for book covers and cultural programs. The refined structure also suits museum identities and premium packaging, especially in designs built around an understated literary reference. Across these uses, the common thread is its blend of traditional print detail and spacious, composed letterforms.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
(c) Copyright ZHUHAI Stone Computerized typesetting system R&D LTD., 1995-1996
Font family
MS Song
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
Microsoft:MS Song:1996
Full font name
MS Song
Name table version
Version 1.00
Postscript font name
MS Song
Trademark notice
Trademark of ZHUHAI Stone Computerized typesetting system R&D LTD.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Revision1
Glyph count26304
Units per Em256
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classModern serifs
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular